1 Samuel 18:7

And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 18:7

BSB

And as the women danced, they sang out: "Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands."

AKJV

And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.

CPDV

And the women sang, as they played, saying, "Saul has struck down a thousand, and David ten thousand."

ERV

And the women sang one to another in their play, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.

NHEB

The women sang one to another as they played, and said, "Saul has slain his thousands, David his ten thousands."

SMT

And the women will answer, playing, and they will say, Saul smote with his thousand and David with his ten thousands.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 18:7

AndthewomenH802Noun Feminine answeredH6030VerboneanotherastheyplayedH7832VerbandsaidH559Verb SaulH7586Proper Name MasculinehathslainH5221VerbhisthousandsH505Noun MasculineandDavidH1732Proper Name MasculinehistenthousandsH7233Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 18:7

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Overview of 1 Samuel 18:7

Summary

Women sing comparative praise for battle accomplishments

Place

Israel

Event

Women compare battle achievements

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC