1 Samuel 19:1-3
New English Translation
Saul Repeatedly Attempts to Take David’s Life
19 Then Saul told his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Saul’s son Jonathan liked David very much.[a] 2 So Jonathan told David, “My father Saul is trying[b] to kill you. So be careful tomorrow morning. Find[c] a hiding place and stay in seclusion.[d] 3 I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are. I will speak to my father about you. When I find out what the problem is,[e] I will let you know.”
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- 1 Samuel 19:1 tn Heb “delighted greatly in David.”
- 1 Samuel 19:2 tn Heb “seeking.”
- 1 Samuel 19:2 tn Heb “stay in.”
- 1 Samuel 19:2 tn Heb “and hide yourself.”
- 1 Samuel 19:3 tn Heb “when I see.”
1 Samuel 19:1-3
New International Version
Saul Tries to Kill David
19 Saul told his son Jonathan(A) and all the attendants to kill(B) David. But Jonathan had taken a great liking to David 2 and warned him, “My father Saul is looking for a chance to kill you. Be on your guard tomorrow morning; go into hiding(C) and stay there. 3 I will go out and stand with my father in the field where you are. I’ll speak(D) to him about you and will tell you what I find out.”
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