1 Samuel 24:9

And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 24:9

BSB

and said to Saul, "Why do you listen to the words of men who say, 'Look, David intends to harm you'?

AKJV

And David said to Saul, Why hear you men's words, saying, Behold, David seeks your hurt?

CPDV

And he said to Saul: "Why do you listen to the words of men who say: 'David seeks evil against you?'

ERV

And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearkenest thou to men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?

NHEB

David said to Saul, "Why do you listen to men's words, saying, 'Look, David seeks your harm?'

SMT

And David will say to Saul, Why wilt thou hear the words of man, saying, Behold, David is seeking thy hurt?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 24:9

AndDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbtoSaulH7586Proper Name MasculineWhereforehearestH8085thoumen'sH120Noun Masculine wordsH1697Noun Masculine sayingH559VerbBeholdDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine seekethH1245VerbthyhurtH7451

Commentary for 1 Samuel 24:9

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Overview of 1 Samuel 24:9

Summary

David questions why Saul believes false reports

Place

Cave

Event

David questions accusations

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC