2 Samuel 1:13

And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an Amalekite.

King James Version
View Chapter

Other Translations for 2 Samuel 1:13

BSB
And David inquired of the young man who had brought him the report, "Where are you from?" "I am the son of a foreigner," he answered. "I am an Amalekite."
AKJV
And David said to the young man that told him, From where are you? And he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an Amalekite.
CPDV
And David said to the youth who had reported it to him, "Where are you from?" And he responded, "I am the son of a man who is a new arrival from the Amalekites."
ERV
And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an Amalekite.
NHEB
David said to the young man who had told him, "Where are you from?" He answered, "I am the son of a foreigner, an Amalekite."
SMT
And David will say to the youth announcing to him, From whence thou? and he will say, I the son of a man, a stranger, an Amalekite.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 1:13

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Overview of 2 Samuel 1:13
Summary
David questions messenger's ethnic origin
Event
David questions messenger's background
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative