1 Samuel 22:23

Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 22:23

BSB
Stay with me; do not be afraid, for he who seeks your life is seeking mine as well. You will be safe with me."
AKJV
Abide you with me, fear not: for he that seeks my life seeks your life: but with me you shall be in safeguard.
CPDV
You should remain with me. Do not be afraid. For he who seeks my life, seeks your life also, but with me you shall be saved."
ERV
Abide thou with me, fear not; for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: for with me thou shalt be in safeguard.
NHEB
Stay with me, do not be afraid; for he who seeks my life seeks your life. For with me you shall be in safeguard."
SMT
Dwell with me, thou shalt not fear: for who shall seek my soul will seek thy soul: for thou being watched with me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 22:23

AbideH3427VerbthouwithmefearH3372VerbnotforhethatseekethH1245VerbmylifeH5315Noun FeminineseekethH1245VerbthylifeH5315Noun FemininebutwithmethoushaltbeinsafeguardH4931Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 22:23

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 22:23
Summary
Leader offers protection and reassurance
Event
David pledges safety to Abiathar
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Promise