1 Samuel 19:1

And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 19:1

BSB

Then Saul ordered his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Jonathan delighted greatly in David,

AKJV

And Saul spoke to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David.

CPDV

Now Saul spoke to his son Jonathan, and to all his servants, so that they would kill David. But Jonathan, the son of Saul, loved David very much.

ERV

And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should slay David. But Jonathan Saul's son delighted much in David.

NHEB

Saul spoke to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David. But Jonathan, Saul's son, delighted much in David.

SMT

And Saul will speak to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, to kill David. And Jonathan, Saul's son, delighted in David greatly:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 19:1

AndSaulH7586Proper Name Masculine spakeH1696VerbtoJonathanH3129Proper Name MasculinehissonH1121Noun MasculineandtoallhisservantsH5650Noun MasculinethattheyshouldkillH4191Verb DavidH1732Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 19:1

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Overview of 1 Samuel 19:1

Summary

King orders assassination of rival

Place

Israel

Event

Saul commands David's murder

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC