1 Samuel 24:4

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

He came to the sheepfolds along the way, and there was a cave. Saul went in to relieve himself, while David and his men were sitting in the innermost part of the cave.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And the men of David said to him, Behold, the day of which the LORD said to you, Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, that you may do to him as it seems good to you. Then David arose and cut off the edge of Saul's robe secretly.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And the men of David said unto him, Behold, the day of which Jehovah said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thy hand, and thou shalt do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Then sayde Dauids men vnto him: Lo, this is the daye, wherof the LORDE thy God hath sayde vnto the: Beholde, I wyll delyuer thyne enemye in to thy hande, that thou mayest do wt him what it pleaseth the. And Dauid stode vp, & cut of the typpe of Sauls garment quyetly.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    (24:5) And the men of Dauid said vnto him, See, the day is come, whereof the Lorde sayde vnto thee, Beholde, I will deliuer thine enemie into thine hande, and thou shalt doe to him as it shall seeme good to thee. Then Dauid arose and cut off the lap of Sauls garment priuily.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And the men of Dauid sayd vnto him: See, the day is come, of which the Lord sayde vnto thee, Behold I will deliuer thyne enemie into thyne hand, and thou shalt do to him as it shall seeme good in thy sight. Then Dauid arose, and cut of the lappe of Sauls garment priuily.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    The men of David said to him, Behold, the day of which Yahweh said to you, Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, and you shall do to him as it shall seem good to you. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe secretly.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And the men of David say unto him, `Lo, the day of which Jehovah said unto thee, Lo, I am giving thine enemy into thy hand, and thou hast done to him as it is good in thine eyes;' and David riseth and cutteth off the skirt of the upper robe which `is' on Saul -- gently.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And the men of David said unto him, Behold, the day of which Jehovah said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thy hand, and thou shalt do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And the men of David said unto him, Behold, the day of which Jehovah said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thy hand, and thou shalt do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And on the way he came to a place where sheep were kept, where there was a hollow in the rock; and Saul went in for a private purpose. Now David and his men were in the deepest part of the hollow.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    The men of David said to him, "Behold, the day of which Yahweh said to you, 'Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, and you shall do to him as it shall seem good to you.'" Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe secretly.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    David’s men said to him,“This is the day about which the LORD said to you,‘I will give your enemy into your hand, and you can do to him whatever seems appropriate to you.’” So David got up and quietly cut off an edge of Saul’s robe.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Sam 23:7 : 7 Saul was informed that David had gone to Keilah, and he said, "God has delivered him into my hand, for he has trapped himself by entering a city with gates and bars."
  • 1 Sam 23:17 : 17 He said to him, 'Do not fear, for the hand of Saul my father will not find you; you will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you. Even Saul my father knows this.'
  • 1 Sam 24:10 : 10 David said to Saul, 'Why do you listen to the words of men who say, "David seeks your harm"?'
  • 1 Sam 24:18 : 18 He said to David, 'You are more righteous than I, for you have treated me well, but I have treated you badly.'
  • 1 Sam 25:28-30 : 28 Please forgive the offense of your servant, for the Lord will certainly make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because my lord fights the Lord’s battles, and no wrongdoing will be found in you as long as you live. 29 Even though someone pursues you to take your life, the life of my lord will be securely bound in the bundle of the living by the Lord your God. But the lives of your enemies he will hurl away as from the pocket of a sling. 30 When the Lord has fulfilled for my lord all the good things he promised and has appointed you ruler over Israel,
  • 1 Sam 26:8-9 : 8 Abishai said to David, "Today God has delivered your enemy into your hand. Now let me pin him to the ground with one thrust of the spear; I won't need to strike him twice." 9 But David said to Abishai, "Do not destroy him, for who can lay a hand on the LORD's anointed and be guiltless?" 10 David also said, "As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him, or his day will come to die, or he will go down into battle and perish. 11 The LORD forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the LORD's anointed. Now take the spear by his head and the jar of water, and let us go.
  • 1 Sam 26:23 : 23 The LORD repays everyone for their righteousness and faithfulness, for the LORD delivered you into my hand today, but I would not lay my hand on the LORD's anointed.
  • 2 Sam 4:8 : 8 They brought the head of Ishbosheth to David at Hebron and said to the king, "Here is the head of Ishbosheth, the son of Saul, your enemy who sought your life. Today the LORD has given my lord the king revenge against Saul and his descendants."
  • Job 31:31 : 31 if those of my household have never said, ‘Who has not been satisfied with Job’s meat?’

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 1 Sam 24:5-7
    3 verses
    87%

    5David’s men said to him, 'This is the day the LORD spoke about when He said, "I will give your enemy into your hands, and you may do to him as you see fit."' Then David arose and secretly cut off a corner of Saul’s robe.

    6Afterward, David's heart troubled him because he had cut off a corner of Saul's robe.

    7He said to his men, 'The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my lord, the LORD’s anointed, by raising my hand against him, for he is the LORD’s anointed.'

  • 1 Sam 24:3
    80%

    3So Saul chose three thousand elite men from all Israel and went to search for David and his men near the rocks of the wild goats.

  • 1 Sam 24:9-11
    3 verses
    80%

    9David got up afterward, went out of the cave, and called after Saul, 'My lord the king!' When Saul looked behind him, David bowed down with his face to the ground and paid homage.

    10David said to Saul, 'Why do you listen to the words of men who say, "David seeks your harm"?'

    11'This day you have seen with your own eyes how the LORD delivered you into my hands in the cave. Some urged me to kill you, but I spared you and said, "I will not lay my hand on my lord because he is the LORD’s anointed."'

  • 1 Sam 18:24-25
    2 verses
    79%

    24When Saul’s servants reported back what David had said,

    25Saul replied, 'Say to David, "The king wants no other price for the bride than a hundred Philistine foreskins, to take revenge on his enemies."' Saul’s plan was to have David fall by the hands of the Philistines.

  • 1 Sam 24:21-22
    2 verses
    78%

    21Now I know that you will surely be king, and the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands.

    22Now swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or destroy my name from my father's family.

  • 1 Sam 23:12
    76%

    12Then David said, 'Will the leaders of Keilah hand me and my men over to Saul?' The LORD replied, 'They will hand you over.'

  • 1 Sam 24:15-19
    5 verses
    75%

    15Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Who are you pursuing? A dead dog? A flea?

    16May the LORD be our judge and decide between us. May He see and plead my case and vindicate me from your hand.

    17When David finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul asked, 'Is that your voice, my son David?' And Saul wept aloud.

    18He said to David, 'You are more righteous than I, for you have treated me well, but I have treated you badly.'

    19Today you have shown that you dealt well with me, for when the LORD gave me into your hand, you did not kill me.

  • 2 Sam 4:8
    75%

    8They brought the head of Ishbosheth to David at Hebron and said to the king, "Here is the head of Ishbosheth, the son of Saul, your enemy who sought your life. Today the LORD has given my lord the king revenge against Saul and his descendants."

  • 2 Sam 4:10
    75%

    10When someone told me, 'Saul is dead,' thinking he was bringing me good news, I seized him and killed him in Ziklag. That was the reward I gave him for his news.

  • 1 Sam 26:8
    75%

    8Abishai said to David, "Today God has delivered your enemy into your hand. Now let me pin him to the ground with one thrust of the spear; I won't need to strike him twice."

  • 1 Sam 23:26
    74%

    26Saul was going along one side of the mountain, and David and his men were on the other side, hurrying to get away from Saul. But as Saul and his forces were closing in on David and his men to capture them,

  • 2 Sam 1:11
    74%

    11Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, and all the men who were with him did the same.

  • 1 Sam 21:9
    74%

    9David asked Ahimelech, 'Don’t you have a spear or a sword here? I haven’t brought my sword or any other weapon, because the king’s mission was urgent.'

  • 1 Sam 27:1
    74%

    1David said to himself, "One day I will perish at the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up looking for me throughout the territory of Israel, and I will be safe from him."

  • 1 Sam 18:4-5
    2 verses
    74%

    4Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his armor, his sword, his bow, and his belt.

    5David went out and was successful in everything Saul sent him to do. Saul gave him command over the soldiers, and he was well-liked by everyone, including Saul’s officers.

  • 1 Sam 17:57
    74%

    57As soon as David returned from killing the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul, with the Philistine's head still in his hand.

  • 1 Sam 22:13
    74%

    13Saul said to him, 'Why have you conspired against me, you and the son of Jesse, giving him bread and a sword and inquiring of God for him, so that he has risen against me to lie in wait, as he does today?'

  • 1 Sam 26:22-23
    2 verses
    74%

    22David answered and said, "Here is the king's spear. Let one of the young men come over and take it.

    23The LORD repays everyone for their righteousness and faithfulness, for the LORD delivered you into my hand today, but I would not lay my hand on the LORD's anointed.

  • 1 Sam 23:9-10
    2 verses
    74%

    9When David learned that Saul was plotting harm against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here."

    10David said, "LORD, God of Israel, your servant has certainly heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the city because of me.

  • 1 Sam 31:4
    74%

    4Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, 'Draw your sword and pierce me with it, or these uncircumcised men will come and abuse me.' But his armor-bearer was too afraid and refused. So Saul took his sword and fell on it.

  • 1 Sam 15:27
    74%

    27As Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the hem of his robe, and it tore.

  • 1 Sam 26:17
    74%

    17Saul recognized David’s voice and said, "Is that your voice, my son David?" David replied, "It is my voice, my lord the king."

  • 1 Sam 28:17
    74%

    17The LORD has done as he spoke through me. He has torn the kingdom out of your hand and given it to your neighbor, to David.

  • 2 Sam 1:15-16
    2 verses
    74%

    15Then David called one of his young men and said, 'Come here and strike him down.' So he struck him, and he died.

    16David said to him, 'Your blood is on your own head, because your own mouth testified against you when you said, ‘I killed the LORD's anointed.’'

  • 1 Sam 18:22
    73%

    22Then Saul ordered his servants, 'Speak to David privately and say, "Look, the king likes you, and all his servants love you; now become his son-in-law."'

  • 1 Sam 25:13
    73%

    13David said to his men, "Each of you, strap on your sword!" So they did, and David also strapped on his sword. About four hundred men went with David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.

  • 1 Sam 17:31
    73%

    31When David's words were heard, they were reported to Saul, and he sent for him.

  • 1 Sam 26:25
    73%

    25Then Saul said to David, "Blessed are you, my son David. You will do great things and surely prevail." So David went his way, and Saul returned to his place.

  • 1 Sam 14:36
    73%

    36Saul said, 'Let us go down after the Philistines by night and plunder them until dawn. Let us not leave one of them alive.' They replied, 'Do whatever seems best to you.' But the priest said, 'Let us inquire of God here.'

  • 1 Sam 30:23
    73%

    23But David said, "You must not act this way, my brothers, with what the Lord has given us. He has protected us and delivered the raiding party that came against us into our hands.

  • 1 Sam 17:37
    73%

    37David added, 'The LORD who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.' Saul said to David, 'Go, and may the LORD be with you.'

  • 1 Sam 24:1
    73%

    1David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of En-gedi.

  • 1 Sam 19:1
    73%

    1Saul spoke to his son Jonathan and to all his servants, commanding them to kill David. But Jonathan, Saul's son, held a deep affection for David.

  • 1 Sam 19:10
    73%

    10Saul attempted to pin David to the wall with his spear, but David dodged, and the spear struck the wall. David fled and escaped that night.

  • 1 Sam 19:15
    73%

    15Then Saul sent the messengers back to see David, saying, 'Bring him to me in his bed so I can kill him.'

  • 1 Sam 22:17
    73%

    17Then the king ordered the guards standing by him, 'Turn and kill the priests of the Lord, because they are allies of David. They knew he was fleeing but didn’t inform me.' But the king's servants were unwilling to raise their hands to strike the priests of the Lord.