1 Samuel 17:29

And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 17:29

BSB

"What have I done now?" said David. "Was it not just a question?"

AKJV

And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?

CPDV

And David said: "What have I done? Is there any word against me?"

ERV

And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?

NHEB

David said, "What have I now done? Is there not a cause?"

SMT

And David will say, What did I now? is this not the word?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 17:29

AndDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbWhathaveInowdoneH6213VerbIstherenotacauseH1697Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 17:29

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 17:29

Summary

Youth challenges brother's criticism dismissively

Place

Valley of Elah

Event

David rebuts Eliab

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC