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If the LORD has incited you against me, then may he accept an offering. If, however, people have done it, may they be cursed before the LORD! They have driven me today from my share in the LORD&#8217s inheritance and have said, &#8216Go, serve other gods.&#8217 <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/26.htm">New Living Translation</a> But now let my lord the king listen to his servant. If the LORD has stirred you up against me, then let him accept my offering. But if this is simply a human scheme, then may those involved be cursed by the LORD. For they have driven me from my home, so I can no longer live among the LORD’s people, and they have said, ‘Go, worship pagan gods.’ <a href="/esv/1_samuel/26.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now therefore let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If it is the LORD who has stirred you up against me, may he accept an offering, but if it is men, may they be cursed before the LORD, for they have driven me out this day that I should have no share in the heritage of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’ <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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.’ <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/26.htm">King James Bible</a> Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/26.htm">New King James Version</a> Now therefore, please, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant: If the LORD has stirred you up against me, let Him accept an offering. But if it is the children of men, may they be cursed before the LORD, for they have driven me out this day from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’ <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now then, please let my lord the king listen to the words of his servant. If the LORD has incited you against me, may He accept an offering; but if it is people, cursed are they before the LORD, because they have driven me out today so that I would have no share in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’ <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now therefore, please let my lord the king listen to the words of his servant. If the LORD has stirred you up against me, let Him accept an offering; but if it is men, cursed are they before the LORD, for they have driven me out today so that I would have no attachment with the inheritance of the LORD, saying, &#8216Go, serve other gods.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Now therefore, please let my lord the king listen to the words of his servant. If the LORD has stirred you up against me, let Him accept an offering; but if it is men, cursed are they before the LORD, for they have driven me out today that I should have no attachment with the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’ <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So now, please let my lord the king listen to the words of his servant. If Yahweh has incited you up against me, let Him accept an offering; but if it is men, cursed are they before Yahweh, for they have driven me out today so that I would have no attachment with the inheritance of Yahweh, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’ <a href="/amp/1_samuel/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now therefore, please let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD has incited you against me, let Him accept an offering [from me]; but if it is men, may they be cursed before the LORD, because they have driven me out this day to keep me from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’ <a href="/csb/1_samuel/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now, may my lord the king please hear the words of his servant: If it is the LORD who has incited you against me, then may he accept an offering. But if it is people, may they be cursed in the presence of the LORD, for today they have banished me from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go and worship other gods.’ <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now, may my lord the king please hear the words of his servant: If it is the LORD who has incited you against me, then may He accept an offering. But if it is people, 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, &#8216Go and worship other gods.&#8217 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If it be Jehovah that hath stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if it be the children of men, cursed be they before Jehovah: for they have driven me out this day that I should not cleave unto the inheritance of Jehovah, saying, Go, serve other gods. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Please listen to what I have to say. If the LORD has turned you against me, maybe a sacrifice will make him change his mind. But if some people have turned you against me, I hope the LORD will punish them! They have forced me to leave the land that belongs to the LORD and have told me to worship foreign gods. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If it be the LORD that hath stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if it be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day that I should not cleave unto the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Your Majesty, please listen to my words. If the LORD has turned you against me, let him be satisfied with an offering. But if mere mortals [have turned you against me], let them be cursed by the LORD. They have prevented me from having a share of the LORD's inheritance. 'Go and serve other gods,' they tell me. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> Your Majesty, listen to what I have to say. If it is the LORD who has turned you against me, an offering to him will make him change his mind; but if some people have done it, may the LORD's curse fall on them. For they have driven me out from the LORD's land to a country where I can only worship foreign gods. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now let your majesty listen to the words of his servant. If the LORD incited you against me, then may he accept an offering. But if it is people, may they be cursed in the LORD's presence, because they have driven me out today from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD by saying, 'Go serve other gods.' <a href="/msb/1_samuel/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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.? <a href="/net/1_samuel/26.htm">NET Bible</a> So let my lord the king now listen to the words of his servant. If the LORD has incited you against me, may he take delight in an offering. But if men have instigated this, may they be cursed before the LORD! For they have driven me away this day from being united with the LORD's inheritance, saying, 'Go on, serve other gods!' <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now therefore, please let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If it is so that God has stirred you up against me, let him accept an offering. But if it is from human beings, they are cursed before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day that I shouldn't cling to the LORD's inheritance, saying, 'Go, serve other gods.' <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD hath stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they are the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods. <a href="/web/1_samuel/26.htm">World English Bible</a> Now therefore, please let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If it is so that Yahweh has stirred you up against me, let him accept an offering. But if it is the children of men, they are cursed before Yahweh; for they have driven me out today that I shouldn’t cling to Yahweh’s inheritance, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods!’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And now, please let my lord the king hear the words of his servant: if YHWH has moved you against me, let Him accept a present; but if [merely] the sons of men, they [are] cursed before YHWH, for today they have cast me out from being admitted into the inheritance of YHWH, saying, Go, serve other gods. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And, now, let, I pray thee, my lord the king hear the words of his servant: if Jehovah hath moved thee against me, let Him accept a present; and if the sons of men -- cursed are they before Jehovah, for they have cast me out to-day from being admitted into the inheritance of Jehovah, saying, Go, serve other gods. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And now will my lord the king hear now the words of his servant? If Jehovah moved thee against me, he will smell a gift; and if the sons of man, cursed are they before Jehovah; for they drove me out this day from adjoining myself to the inheritance of Jehovah, saying. Go, serve other gods.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now therefore hear, I pray thee, my lord the king, the words of thy servant: If the Lord stir thee up against me, let him accept of sacrifice: but if the sons of men, they are cursed in the sight of the Lord, who have cast me out this day, that I should not dwell in the inheritance of the Lord, saying: Go, serve strange gods. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now therefore, listen, I beg you, my lord the king, to the words of your servant. If the Lord has stirred you up against me, let him make the sacrifice fragrant. But if the sons of men have done so, they are accursed in the sight of the Lord, who has cast me out this day, so that I would not live within the inheritance of the Lord, saying, ‘Go, serve strange gods.’ <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/26.htm">New American Bible</a> Please, now, let my lord the king listen to the words of his servant. If the LORD has incited you against me, may an offering please the LORD. But if it is the people who have done so, may they be cursed before the LORD. They have driven me away so that today I have no share in the LORD’s heritage, but am told: ‘Go serve other gods!’ <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now therefore let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If it is the LORD who has stirred you up against me, may he accept an offering; but if it is mortals, may they be cursed before the LORD, for they have driven me out today from my share in the heritage of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now therefore, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD has stirred you up against me, let us make an offering; but if it be of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out, that I should have no shelter in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Now let my Lord the King hear the words of his Servant. If LORD JEHOVAH has moved you against me, we shall offer a gift, and if it be the sons of man, they are cursed before LORD JEHOVAH, because they have driven me out that I would not be sheltered in the inheritance of LORD JEHOVAH, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods!’<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If it be the LORD that hath stirred thee up against me, let Him accept an offering; but if it be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day that I should not cleave unto the inheritance of the LORD, saying: Go, serve other gods. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And now let my lord the king hear the word of his servant. If God stirs thee up against me, let thine offering be acceptable: but if the sons of men, they are cursed before the Lord, for they have cast me out this day so that I should not be established in the inheritance of the Lord, saying, Go, serve other Gods. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/26-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=8001" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/26.htm">David Reproves Abner</a> …18And he continued, “Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done? What evil is in my hand? 19<a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">please,</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">may my lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: yiš·ma‘- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">hear</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the words</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·dōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">of his servant:</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">If</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5496.htm" title="5496: hĕ·sî·ṯə·ḵā (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms:: 2ms) -- To incite, allure, instigate. Perhaps denominative from shayith; properly, to prick, i.e. stimulate; by implication, to seduce.">has stirred you up</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">against me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7306.htm" title="7306: yā·raḥ (V-Hifil-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to blow, i.e. Breathe; only to smell or (figuratively, to anticipate, enjoy).">then may He accept</a> <a href="/hebrew/4503.htm" title="4503: min·ḥāh (N-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. Bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering.">an offering.</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">But if</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">men have done it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: hā·’ā·ḏām (Art:: N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">may they</a> <a href="/hebrew/779.htm" title="779: ’ă·rū·rîm (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mp) -- To curse. A primitive root; to execrate.">be cursed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">in the presence</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD!</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">today</a> <a href="/hebrew/1644.htm" title="1644: ḡê·rə·šū·nî (V-Piel-Perf-3cp:: 1cs) -- To drive out, cast out. A primitive root; to drive out from a possession; especially to expatriate or divorce.">they have driven me away</a> <a href="/hebrew/5596.htm" title="5596: mê·his·tap·pê·aḥ (Prep-m:: V-Hitpael-Inf) -- To join, attach to. Or saphach; a primitive root; properly, to scrape out, but in certain peculiar senses.">from sharing</a> <a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: bə·na·ḥă·laṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">in the inheritance</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lêḵ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">‘Go,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: ‘ă·ḇōḏ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">serve</a> <a href="/hebrew/312.htm" title="312: ’ă·ḥê·rîm (Adj-mp) -- Another. From 'achar; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.">other</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">gods.’</a> 20So do not let my blood fall to the ground far from the presence of the LORD. For the king of Israel has come out to look for a flea, like one who hunts a partridge in the mountains.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/119-10.htm">Psalm 119:10</a> With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments. <a href="/psalms/119-21.htm">Psalm 119:21</a> You rebuke the arrogant—the cursed who stray from Your commandments. <a href="/psalms/119-118.htm">Psalm 119:118</a> You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceitfulness is in vain. <a href="/deuteronomy/4-19.htm">Deuteronomy 4:19</a> When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven. <a href="/deuteronomy/17-3.htm">Deuteronomy 17:3</a> and going to worship other gods, bowing down to them or to the sun or moon or any of the host of heaven—which I have forbidden— <a href="/2_kings/21-3.htm">2 Kings 21:3</a> For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed, and he raised up altars for Baal. He made an Asherah pole, as King Ahab of Israel had done, and he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. <a href="/jeremiah/44-3.htm">Jeremiah 44:3</a> because of the evil they have done. They provoked Me to anger by continuing to burn incense and to serve other gods that neither they nor you nor your fathers ever knew. <a href="/jeremiah/44-8.htm">Jeremiah 44:8</a> Why are you provoking Me to anger by the work of your hands by burning incense to other gods in the land of Egypt, where you have gone to reside? As a result, you will be cut off and will become an object of cursing and reproach among all the nations of the earth. <a href="/1_kings/14-9.htm">1 Kings 14:9</a> You have done more evil than all who came before you. You have proceeded to make for yourself other gods and molten images to provoke Me, and you have flung Me behind your back. <a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">2 Chronicles 33:3</a> For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had torn down, and he raised up altars for the Baals and made Asherah poles. And he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. <a href="/acts/14-15.htm">Acts 14:15</a> “Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good news that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them. <a href="/romans/1-25.htm">Romans 1:25</a> They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen. <a href="/galatians/4-8.htm">Galatians 4:8</a> Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. <a href="/1_corinthians/8-5.htm">1 Corinthians 8:5-6</a> For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-20.htm">1 Corinthians 10:20</a> No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now therefore, I pray you, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred you up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods.let my lord<a href="/1_samuel/25-24.htm">1 Samuel 25:24</a> And fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me let this iniquity be: and let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thine audience, and hear the words of thine handmaid.<a href="/genesis/44-18.htm">Genesis 44:18</a> Then Judah came near unto him, and said, Oh my lord, let thy servant, I pray thee, speak a word in my lord's ears, and let not thine anger burn against thy servant: for thou art even as Pharaoh.stirred<a href="/1_samuel/16-14.htm">1 Samuel 16:14-23</a> But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him… <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">1 Samuel 18:10</a> And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul's hand.<a href="/2_samuel/16-11.htm">2 Samuel 16:11</a> And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.accept [heb] smell<a href="/genesis/8-21.htm">Genesis 8:21</a> And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done.<a href="/leviticus/26-31.htm">Leviticus 26:31</a> And I will make your cities waste, and bring your sanctuaries unto desolation, and I will not smell the savour of your sweet odours.<a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1-8</a> ALEPH. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD… cursed<a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a> These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: … <a href="/proverbs/30-10.htm">Proverbs 30:10</a> Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.<a href="/galatians/1-8.htm">Galatians 1:8,9</a> But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed… they have driven<a href="/deuteronomy/4-27.htm">Deuteronomy 4:27,28</a> And the LORD shall scatter you among the nations, and ye shall be left few in number among the heathen, whither the LORD shall lead you… <a href="/joshua/22-25.htm">Joshua 22:25-27</a> For the LORD hath made Jordan a border between us and you, ye children of Reuben and children of Gad; ye have no part in the LORD: so shall your children make our children cease from fearing the LORD… <a href="/psalms/42-1.htm">Psalm 42:1,2</a> To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God… abiding [heb] cleaving <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/26-3.htm">Abiding</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-35.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-19.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/23-12.htm">Cling</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-43.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/judges/11-24.htm">Driven</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-24.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-35.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-11.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-18.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-41.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/numbers/12-14.htm">Shouldn't</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-8.htm">Stirred</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-35.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm">Abiding</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-23.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-22.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-27.htm">Cling</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-6.htm">Driven</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-11.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-16.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-8.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-5.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-8.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-19.htm">Shouldn't</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">Stirred</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-20.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 26</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/26-1.htm">Saul, by the discovery of the Ziphites, comes to Hachilah against David</a> 4. <a href="/1_samuel/26-4.htm">David coming into the trench keeps Abishai from killing Saul, </a> 11. <a href="/1_samuel/26-11.htm">but takes his spear and jug</a> 13. <a href="/1_samuel/26-13.htm">David reproves Abner</a> 17. <a href="/1_samuel/26-17.htm">and exhorts Saul</a> 21. <a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">Saul acknowledges his sin</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now please, may my lord the king hear the words of his servant: David addresses Saul with respect, acknowledging Saul's position as king. This reflects the cultural importance of hierarchy and respect for authority in ancient Israel. David's approach is humble, recognizing Saul's God-given role despite Saul's pursuit of him.If the LORD has stirred you up against me, then may He accept an offering: David suggests that if God is the cause of Saul's anger, a sacrificial offering might appease Him. This reflects the Old Testament practice of making offerings to atone for sin or seek favor from God, as seen in Leviticus. It also shows David's understanding of divine sovereignty, acknowledging that God can influence human actions.But if men have done it, may they be cursed in the presence of the LORD!: David contrasts divine influence with human manipulation, implying that if others have incited Saul, they should be judged by God. This reflects the biblical theme of justice and accountability, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Proverbs 11:21</a>, where the wicked will not go unpunished.For today they have driven me away from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD: David laments being cut off from the land of Israel, which is seen as God's inheritance for His people. This highlights the significance of the Promised Land in Israelite identity and faith, as established in <a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>. Being exiled from it was akin to being separated from God's presence and blessings.saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’: David equates being driven from Israel with being forced to serve other gods, as the land was central to worshiping Yahweh. This underscores the cultural and religious importance of the land, where the true worship of God was to be conducted, as emphasized in <a href="/deuteronomy/12-5.htm">Deuteronomy 12:5</a>. It also foreshadows the exile experiences of Israel, where separation from the land led to challenges in maintaining faithfulness to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, currently on the run from King Saul. He is the speaker in this verse, addressing Saul. 2. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, who is pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The God of Israel, whom David acknowledges as the ultimate authority and judge. 4. <a href="/topical/z/ziph_desert.htm">Ziph Desert</a> The location where this event takes place, a wilderness area where David is hiding. 5. <a href="/topical/m/men.htm">Men (Accusers)</a> Those who have falsely accused David or stirred Saul against him, leading to his unjust persecution.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> David acknowledges that if the LORD is behind Saul's pursuit, then it is part of God's plan. We should trust God's sovereignty in our own trials. <a href="/topical/s/seek_reconciliation.htm">Seek Reconciliation</a> David offers a solution of making an offering if God is the cause, showing the importance of seeking reconciliation with God and others. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_of_motives.htm">Discernment of Motives</a> David distinguishes between divine and human motives behind actions. We should seek discernment to understand the true causes of conflicts in our lives. <a href="/topical/v/value_of_spiritual_inheritance.htm">Value of Spiritual Inheritance</a> David laments being driven from his spiritual inheritance. We should cherish and protect our spiritual heritage and relationship with God. <a href="/topical/c/curse_of_false_accusation.htm">Curse of False Accusation</a> David calls for a curse on those who falsely accuse. We must be cautious not to bear false witness or unjustly accuse others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 26</a> <a href="/q/how_does_david's_claim_fit_god's_vast_domain.htm">How does David’s statement about being driven from the Lord’s inheritance align with the belief that God’s domain extends beyond any single land? (1 Samuel 26:19)</a> <a href="/q/why_wasn't_abner_punished_for_failing_saul.htm">Why did Abner, responsible for guarding Saul, face no immediate consequences for failing to protect the king? (1 Samuel 26:15-16)</a> <a href="/q/how_does_the_wise_woman_show_justice.htm">In 2 Samuel 20:16-22, how does the 'wise woman's' negotiation for Sheba's head align with the Bible's broader emphasis on justice and mercy?</a> <a href="/q/does_the_bible_endorse_praying_to_angels.htm">What does the Bible say about praying to angels?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) Let him accept an offering.--The words here are difficult ones in a theological point of view. If, however, we are content to interpret them with Bishop Wordsworth according to the Arabic Version of the Chaldee Targum, the difficulty vanishes: "If the Lord hath stirred thee up against me for any fault of mine, let me know mine offence, and I am ready to make an offering for it to the Lord, that I may be forgiven."--Wordsworth. But by far the greater number of scholars and expositors understand the words of David in what seems to be their plain literal sense, viz.: "If Jehovah has incited you to do this evil thing, let Him smell an offering." The word for offering in the Hebrew is minchah, the meat offering, which signifies "sanctification of life and devotion to the Lord." In other words, "If you think or feel that God stirs you up to take this course against me--the innocent one--pray to God that He may take the temptation--if it be a temptation--from thee." This conception that the movement comes from God runs through the Old Testament. It is apparently expressed in such passages as "the Lord hardened Pharaoh's heart," and in such sayings as we find here in this Book of Samuel of an evil spirit from the Lord haunting Saul. "Some have explained the conception by referring it to the intensity with which the Israelites had grasped the idea of the omnipresence of the Deity, and of His being the one power by whose energy all things exist and all acts are done; alike evil and good come from God, for He alone is the source of all . . . but it does not follow that everything to which His providence seems to lead is therefore right for man to do; on the contrary, all leadings of Providence are to be judged by God's immutable law."--Dean Payne Smith. These seeming leadings must be tested by prayer offered by an earnest heart: that is the meaning of the offering (minchah) here. The conception--strange as it may seem at first--is a true one, as in the case of Pharaoh, and also--though with some important modifications--of Saul. The Holy Spirit had pleaded long, and had pleaded in vain. It is possible, we know, for us to weary, or, as St. Paul puts it, quench that Spirit of God pleading within us; then at length, wearied or quenched, it wings its flight away from the wicked soul. This spreading its wings in flight may be said to be God's work. The sad and invariable result is, the deserted heart becomes hardened, as in the case of Pharaoh; the empty shrine becomes the swept and garnished home for the evil spirit, as in the case of Saul.But if they be the children of men.--But David goes on to say, "If the cruel, unjust thoughts are the result of the envy and hatred of men who are my enemies, may God punish them as they deserve; for see what they have done for me: they have by their calumnies--whispered in your ears--driven me into exile; they have violently bidden me to go and serve other and strange gods." He means that, far away from the only country where Jehovah is loved and honoured, away from the influence of Jehovah's prophets and beloved priests, he and his would be tempted to serve other gods, and to share in the foul and impious practice of the heathen nations. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/26-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now וְעַתָּ֗ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time please, נָא֙ (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' may my lord אֲדֹנִ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller the king הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king hear יִֽשְׁמַֽע־ (yiš·ma‘-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently the words דִּבְרֵ֣י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of his servant: עַבְדּ֑וֹ (‘aḇ·dōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not the LORD יְהוָ֞ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has stirred you up הֱסִֽיתְךָ֥ (hĕ·sî·ṯə·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5496.htm">Strong's 5496: </a> To prick, stimulate, to seduce against me, בִי֙ (ḇî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> then may He accept יָרַ֣ח (yā·raḥ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7306.htm">Strong's 7306: </a> Accept, smell, touch, make of quick understanding an offering. מִנְחָ֔ה (min·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4503.htm">Strong's 4503: </a> A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering But if וְאִ֣ם ׀ (wə·’im) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not men [have done it], בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son may they הֵם֙ (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They be cursed אֲרוּרִ֥ים (’ă·rū·rîm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_779.htm">Strong's 779: </a> To execrate in the presence לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face of the LORD! יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction today הַיּ֗וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day they have driven me away גֵרְשׁ֣וּנִי (ḡê·rə·šū·nî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1644.htm">Strong's 1644: </a> To drive out from a, possession, to expatriate, divorce from sharing מֵהִסְתַּפֵּ֜חַ (mê·his·tap·pê·aḥ) Preposition-m | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5596.htm">Strong's 5596: </a> To join, attach to in the inheritance בְּנַחֲלַ֤ת (bə·na·ḥă·laṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion of the LORD, יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel saying, לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ?Go, לֵ֥ךְ (lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk serve עֲבֹ֖ד (‘ă·ḇōḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> To work, to serve, till, enslave other אֲחֵרִֽים׃ (’ă·ḥê·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> Hinder, next, other gods.? אֱלֹהִ֥ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/26-19.htm">1 Samuel 26:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/26-19.htm">1 Samuel 26:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/26-19.htm">1 Samuel 26:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/26-19.htm">1 Samuel 26:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/26-19.htm">1 Samuel 26:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/26-19.htm">1 Samuel 26:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/26-19.htm">1 Samuel 26:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/26-19.htm">1 Samuel 26:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/26-19.htm">1 Samuel 26:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/26-19.htm">1 Samuel 26:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-19.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 26:19 Now therefore please let my lord (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/26-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 26:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 26:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/26-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 26:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 26:20" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>