1 Samuel 24:14

After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 24:14

BSB
Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog? A flea?
AKJV
After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom do you pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.
CPDV
Whom are you pursuing, O king of Israel? Whom are you pursuing? You are pursuing a dead dog, a single flea.
ERV
After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.
NHEB
Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom do you pursue? After a dead dog, or one flea?
SMT
After whom did the king of Israel come forth? after whom pursuest thou? after a dead dog? after one flea?

Commentary for 1 Samuel 24:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 24:14
Summary
David compares himself to insignificant creature
Place
Cave
Event
David humbles himself before Saul
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative