1 Samuel 18:11

And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 18:11

BSB

and he hurled it, thinking, "I will pin David to the wall." But David eluded him twice.

AKJV

And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.

CPDV

And he threw it, thinking that he would be able to fix David to the wall. And David stepped aside twice, from before his face.

ERV

and Saul cast the spear; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall. And David avoided out of his presence twice.

NHEB

and Saul threw the spear; for he said, "I will pin David even to the wall." David escaped from his presence twice.

SMT

And Saul will lift up the spear, and say, I will strike against David into the wall And David will flee from before him twice.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 18:11

AndSaulH7586Proper Name Masculine castH2904VerbthejavelinH2595Noun FeminineforhesaidH559VerbIwillsmiteH5221Verb DavidH1732Proper Name MasculineeventothewallH7023Noun MasculinewithitAndDavidH1732Proper Name MasculineavoidedoutH5437VerbofhispresenceH6440Noun Masculine twiceH6471Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 18:11

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 18:11

Summary

King attempts lethal strike; opponent escapes twice

Place

Israel

Event

Saul throws javelin at David

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC