1 Samuel 11:13

And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day: for to day the LORD hath wrought salvation in Israel.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 11:13

BSB

But Saul ordered, "No one shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has worked salvation in Israel."

AKJV

And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day: for to day the LORD has worked salvation in Israel.

CPDV

And Saul said: "No one shall be killed on this day. For today the Lord has accomplished salvation in Israel."

ERV

And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day: for today the LORD hath wrought deliverance in Israel.

NHEB

Saul said, "There shall not a man be put to death this day; for today the LORD has worked deliverance in Israel."

SMT

And Saul will say, A man shall not die in this day, for this day Jehovah made salvation in Israel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 11:13

AndSaulH7586Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbThereshallnotamanH376Noun MasculinebeputtodeathH4191VerbthisdayH3117Noun MasculinefortodayH3117Noun MasculinetheLORDH3068Proper NamehathwroughtH6213Verb salvationH8668Noun FeminineinIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 11:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 11:13

Summary

Saul extends mercy on victory day

Place

Israel

Event

Refusing to execute captives

Estimated Time Period

c. 1050 BC