1 Samuel 26:17

And Saul knew David's voice, and said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And David said, It is my voice, my lord, O king.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 26:17

BSB

Then Saul recognized David's voice and asked, "Is that your voice, David my son?" "It is my voice, my lord and king," David said.

AKJV

And Saul knew David's voice, and said, Is this your voice, my son David? And David said, It is my voice, my lord, O king.

CPDV

Then Saul recognized the voice of David, and he said, "Is this not your voice, my son David?" And David said, "It is my voice, my lord the king."

ERV

And Saul knew David's voice, and said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And David said, It is my voice, my lord, O king.

NHEB

Saul knew David's voice, and said, "Is this your voice, my son David?" David said, "It is my voice, my lord, O king."

SMT

And Saul will know David's voice, and he will say, Is this thy voice, my son David? and David will say, My voice, my lord the king.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 26:17

AndSaulH7586Proper Name Masculine knewH5234Verb David'sH1732Proper Name Masculine voiceH6963Noun MasculineandsaidH559VerbIsthisthyvoiceH6963Noun MasculinemysonH1121Noun Masculine DavidH1732Proper Name MasculineAndDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbItismyvoiceH6963Noun MasculinemylordH113Noun MasculineOkingH4428Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 26:17

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 26:17

Summary

Monarch recognizes fugitive's distinctive voice from distance

Place

Saul's camp

Event

Saul recognizes David's voice

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC