1 Samuel 24:20

And now, behold, I know well that thou shalt surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thine hand.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 24:20

BSB

Now I know for sure that you will be king, and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands.

AKJV

And now, behold, I know well that you shall surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in your hand.

CPDV

And now I know certainly that you shall be king, and you shall have the kingdom of Israel in your hand.

ERV

And now, behold, I know that thou shalt surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thine hand.

NHEB

Now, look, I know that you shall surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in your hand.

SMT

And now, behold, I knew that thou wilt reign king, and the kingdom of Israel being set up in thy hand.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 24:20

AndnowbeholdIknowwellH3045VerbthatthoushaltsurelyH4427VerbbekingH4427VerbandthatthekingdomH4467Noun FeminineofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineshallbeestablishedH6965VerbinthinehandH3027Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 24:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 24:20

Summary

Saul recognizes David's destined kingship

Event

Saul prophesies David's reign

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC