1 Samuel 21:15

Have I need of mad men, that ye have brought this fellow to play the mad man in my presence? shall this fellow come into my house?

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 21:15

BSB

Am I in need of madmen, that you have brought this man to rave in my presence? Must this man come into my house?"

AKJV

Have I need of mad men, that you have brought this fellow to play the mad man in my presence? shall this fellow come into my house?

CPDV

Or do we have need of those who are mad, so that you would bring in this one, to behave madly in my presence? How did this man get into my house?"

ERV

Do I lack mad men, that ye have brought this fellow to play the mad man in my presence? shall this fellow come into my house?

NHEB

Do I lack madmen, that you have brought this fellow to play the madman in my presence? Shall this fellow come into my house?"

SMT

Do I want mad men that ye brought this to rave to me? shall this come into my house?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 21:15

HaveIneedH2638AdjectiveofmadmenH7696VerbthatyehavebroughtH935VerbthisfellowtoplaythemadmanH7696VerbinmypresenceshallthisfellowcomeH935VerbintomyhouseH1004Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 21:15

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 21:15

Summary

Ruler expels apparent lunatic from his residence

Place

Gath

Event

Achish rejects David

Estimated Time Period

c. 1010 BC