2 Samuel 1:16

And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD'S anointed.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 1:16

BSB
For David had said to the Amalekite, "Your blood be on your own head because your own mouth has testified against you, saying, 'I killed the LORD's anointed.'"
AKJV
And David said to him, Your blood be on your head; for your mouth has testified against you, saying, I have slain the LORD's anointed.
CPDV
And David said to him: "Your blood is upon your own head. For your own mouth has spoken against you, saying: 'I have killed the Christ of the Lord.' "
ERV
And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD'S anointed.
NHEB
David said to him, "Your blood is on your head, for your mouth has testified against you, saying, 'I have killed the LORD's anointed.'"
SMT
And David will say to him, Thy bloods upon thy head, for thy mouth answered against thee, saying, I killed Jehovah's Messiah.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 1:16

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Overview of 2 Samuel 1:16
Summary
David pronounces death penalty, condemning self-testimony
Event
Execution sentence proclaimed
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Judgment