I Samuel 2:6 kjv — The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

King James Version

“The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.”

— I Samuel 2:6, King James Version

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I Samuel 2 — Context

3

Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

4

The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.

5

They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.

6

The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

7

The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

8

He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and he hath set the world upon them.

9

He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

I Samuel 2:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does I Samuel 2:6 say?
I Samuel 2:6 in the King James Version reads: “The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.”
Where is I Samuel 2:6 in the Bible?
I Samuel 2:6 is found in the Bible, in the book of I Samuel, chapter 2, verse 6.
What translation should I read I Samuel 2:6 in?
I Samuel 2:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize I Samuel 2:6?
I Samuel 2:6 reads (KJV): “The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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