1 Samuel 29:5

Is not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying, Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands?

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 29:5

BSB

Is this not the David about whom they sing in their dances: 'Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands'?"

AKJV

Is not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying, Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands?

CPDV

Is not this the David, about whom they were singing, while dancing, saying: 'Saul struck down his thousands, but David his ten thousands?' "

ERV

Is not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands?

NHEB

Is not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying, 'Saul has slain his thousands, David his ten thousands?'"

SMT

Is not this David which they will answer to him in dances, saying, Saul struck his thousands and David his ten thousands?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 29:5

IsnotthisDavidH1732Proper Name MasculineofwhomtheysangH6030VerbonetoanotherindancesH4246Noun Feminine sayingH559Verb SaulH7586Proper Name Masculine slewH5221VerbhisthousandsH505Noun MasculineandDavidH1732Proper Name MasculinehistenthousandsH7233Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 29:5

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 29:5

Summary

Soldiers recall warrior's superior combat reputation

Place

Aphek

Event

Officers cite David's reputation

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC