1 Samuel 15:7

And Saul smote the Amalekites from Havilah until thou comest to Shur, that is over against Egypt.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 15:7

BSB

Then Saul struck down the Amalekites all the way from Havilah to Shur, which is east of Egypt.

AKJV

And Saul smote the Amalekites from Havilah until you come to Shur, that is over against Egypt.

CPDV

And Saul struck down Amalek, from Havilah even until you arrive at Shur, which is opposite the region of Egypt.

ERV

And Saul Smote the Amalekites, from Havilah as thou goest to Shur, that is before Egypt.

NHEB

Saul struck the Amalekites, from Havilah as you go to Shur, that is before Egypt.

SMT

And Saul will strike Amalek from Havilah thy coming to Shur, which is upon the face of Egypt.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 15:7

AndSaulH7586Proper Name Masculine smoteH5221VerbtheAmalekitesH6002Proper Name MasculinefromHavilahH2341untilthoucomestH935VerbtoShurH7793Proper Name LocationthatisoveragainstH6440Noun Masculine EgyptH4714

Commentary for 1 Samuel 15:7

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Overview of 1 Samuel 15:7

Summary

Saul defeats Amalekites across vast geographic area

Place

Havilah to Shur

Event

Amalekites defeated

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC