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1 Samuel 24:9

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7 With these words David restrained his men, and he did not let them rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and went on his way.

8 After that, David got up, went out of the cave, and called out to Saul, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed facedown in reverence

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

10 Behold, this day you have seen with your own eyes that the LORD delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to kill you, but I spared you and said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my lord, since he is the LORD’s anointed.’

11 See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. See and know that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
and said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of men who say, ‘Look, David intends to harm you’?
KJV
And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men’s words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?
WEB
David said to Saul, “Why do you listen to men’s words, saying, ‘Behold, David seeks to harm you’?
ASV
And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearkenest thou to men`s words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?
DARBY
And David said to Saul, Why dost thou listen to words of men, saying, Behold, David seeks thy hurt?
BLB
And David said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of a man saying, ‘Behold, David is seeking your harm’?
ÅB
Og David sa til Saul: Hvorfor hører du på folk som sier: David søker din ulykke?
OTB
David sa til Saul: «Hvorfor lytter du til menneskers ord som sier: ‘Se, David søker å skade deg’?
B1930
Og David sa til Saul: Hvorfor hører du på folk som sier: David søker din ulykke?

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Ecclesiastes 7:21–22

    Do not pay attention to every word that is spoken, or you may hear your servant cursing you.

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  • Proverbs 29:12

    If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

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  • Psalms 101:5

    Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure.

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  • 1 Samuel 26:19

    Now please, may my lord the king hear the words of his servant: If the LORD has stirred you up against me, then may He accept an offering. But if men have done it, may they be cursed in the presence of the LORD! For today they have driven me away from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’

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  • Proverbs 18:8

    The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.

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  • James 3:6

    The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

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  • Proverbs 26:20–22

    Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.

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  • Proverbs 17:4

    A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.

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