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The LORD won a great victory for all Israel, and you saw it and were glad. Why then would you do wrong to an innocent man like David by killing him for no reason?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> Have you forgotten about the time he risked his life to kill the Philistine giant and how the LORD brought a great victory to all Israel as a result? You were certainly happy about it then. Why should you murder an innocent man like David? There is no reason for it at all!” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> For he took his life in his hand and he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it, and rejoiced. Why then will you sin against innocent blood by killing David without cause?” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/19.htm">King James Bible</a> For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause? <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/19.htm">New King James Version</a> For he took his life in his hands and killed the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a great deliverance for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced. Why then will you sin against innocent blood, to kill David without a cause?” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For he took his life in his hand and struck the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a great victory for all Israel; you saw it and rejoiced. Why then would you sin against innocent blood by putting David to death for no reason?” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For he took his life in his hand and struck the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a great deliverance for all Israel; you saw it and rejoiced. Why then will you sin against innocent blood by putting David to death without a cause?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For he took his life in his hand and struck the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a great deliverance for all Israel; you saw it and rejoiced. Why then will you sin against innocent blood, by putting David to death without a cause?” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For he took his life in his hand and struck the Philistine, and Yahweh brought about a great salvation for all Israel; you saw it and were glad. Why then will you sin against innocent blood by putting David to death without a cause?” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For he took his life in his hand and killed the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a great victory for all Israel; you saw it and rejoiced. Why then would you sin against innocent blood by killing David without a cause?” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a great victory for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason? ” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a great victory for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> for he put his life in his hand, and smote the Philistine, and Jehovah wrought a great victory for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice; wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause? <a href="/erv/1_samuel/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> for he put his life in his hand, and smote the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great victory for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause? <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He risked his life and killed the Philistine Goliath, and the LORD gave all Israel a great victory. When you saw it, you rejoiced. Why then should you sin by shedding David's innocent blood for no reason?" <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> He risked his life when he killed Goliath, and the LORD won a great victory for Israel. When you saw it, you were glad. Why, then, do you now want to do wrong to an innocent man and kill David for no reason at all?" <a href="/isv/1_samuel/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> He risked his life and struck down the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a spectacular deliverance for all Israel. You saw that and rejoiced, so why would you do wrong and shed innocent blood by killing David without cause?" <a href="/msb/1_samuel/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?? <a href="/net/1_samuel/19.htm">NET Bible</a> He risked his life when he struck down the Philistine and the LORD gave all Israel a great victory. When you saw it, you were happy. So why would you sin against innocent blood by putting David to death for no reason?" <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> for he put his life in his hand, and struck the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great victory for all Israel. You saw it, and rejoiced. Why then will you sin against innocent blood, to kill David without a cause?" <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For he put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: Why then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause? <a href="/web/1_samuel/19.htm">World English Bible</a> for he put his life in his hand and struck the Philistine, and Yahweh worked a great victory for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced. Why then will you sin against innocent blood, to kill David without a cause?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> indeed, he puts his life in his hand, and strikes the Philistine, and YHWH works a great salvation for all Israel; you have seen, and rejoice, and why do you sin against innocent blood, to put David to death for nothing?” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> yea, he putteth his life in his hand, and smiteth the Philistine, and Jehovah worketh a great salvation for all Israel; thou hast seen, and dost rejoice, and why dost thou sin against innocent blood, to put David to death for nought?' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he put his soul in his hand and smote the rover, and Jehovah will make great salvation to all Israel: thou sawest and thou wilt rejoice; and wherefore wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to kill David gratuitously?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the Lord wrought great salvation for all Israel. Thou sawest it and didst rejoice. Why therefore wilt thou sin against innocent blood by killing David, who is without fault? <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he took his life in his own hand, and struck down the Philistine. And the Lord wrought a great salvation for all of Israel. You saw it, and you rejoiced. Why then would you sin against innocent blood by killing David, who is without guilt?” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/19.htm">New American Bible</a> When he took his life in his hands and killed the Philistine, and the LORD won a great victory for all Israel, you were glad to see it. Why, then, should you become guilty of shedding innocent blood by killing David without cause?” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> for he took his life in his hand when he attacked the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a great victory for all Israel. You saw it, and rejoiced; why then will you sin against an innocent person by killing David without cause?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For he put his life at your disposal, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel by his hand; you saw it and rejoiced; and now, why then will you sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause? <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> For he put himself in your hands and he killed the Philistine and LORD JEHOVAH performed great salvation to all Israel by his hand, and you saw and you rejoiced, and now, why do you sin against innocent blood and you would kill David without a cause?”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> for he put his life in his hand, and smote the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great victory for all Israel; thou sawest it, and didst rejoice; wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he put his life in his hand, and smote the Philistine, and the Lord wrought a great deliverance; and all Israel saw, and rejoined: why then dost thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause? <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/19-5.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=5583" 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/19.htm">Saul Attempts to Kill David</a> …4Then Jonathan spoke well of David to his father Saul and said to him, “The king should not sin against his servant David; he has not sinned against you. In fact, his actions have been highly beneficial to you. 5<a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·yā·śem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">He took</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">his life</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: ḇə·ḵap·pōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">in his hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yaḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">when he struck down</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: hap·pə·liš·tî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistine,</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.">and the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">worked</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh (Adj-fs) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">a great</a> <a href="/hebrew/8668.htm" title="8668: tə·šū·‘āh (N-fs) -- Deliverance, salvation. Or tshuah; from shava' in the sense of yasha'; rescue.">salvation</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">for all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’î·ṯā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">You saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: wat·tiś·māḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">it and rejoiced,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: wə·lām·māh (Conj-w, Prep-l:: Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">so why</a> <a href="/hebrew/2398.htm" title="2398: ṯe·ḥĕ·ṭā (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to miss; hence to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn.">would you sin</a> <a href="/hebrew/5355.htm" title="5355: nā·qî (Adj-ms) -- Clean, free from, exempt. Or naqiyi,; from naqah; innocent.">against innocent</a> <a href="/hebrew/1818.htm" title="1818: bə·ḏām (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Blood. From damam; blood of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively bloodshed.">blood</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: lə·hā·mîṯ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">by killing</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/2600.htm" title="2600: ḥin·nām (Adv) -- Out of favor. From chen; gratis, i.e. Devoid of cost, reason or advantage.">for no reason?”</a> 6Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan and swore an oath: “As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be put to death.”…<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="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">1 Samuel 17:49-51</a> Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. / Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. / David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. <a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">1 Samuel 18:6-7</a> As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. / And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” <a href="/1_samuel/24-17.htm">1 Samuel 24:17</a> and said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil. <a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">1 Samuel 25:28-31</a> Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the LORD will surely make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because he fights the LORD’s battles. May no evil be found in you as long as you live. / And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling. / When the LORD has done for my lord all the good He promised, and when He has appointed you ruler over Israel, ... <a href="/2_samuel/21-17.htm">2 Samuel 21:17</a> But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” <a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">2 Samuel 22:1</a> And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. <a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1-2</a> For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. / The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. <a href="/psalms/35-1.htm">Psalm 35:1-3</a> Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me. / Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid. / Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers; say to my soul: “I am your salvation.” <a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1-2</a> Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. / He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. <a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a> After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ <a href="/acts/13-36.htm">Acts 13:36</a> For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep. His body was buried with his fathers and saw decay. <a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a> And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a> Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” <a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a> But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel: you saw it, and did rejoice: why then will you sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?put his life<a href="/1_samuel/28-21.htm">1 Samuel 28:21</a> And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled, and said unto him, Behold, thine handmaid hath obeyed thy voice, and I have put my life in my hand, and have hearkened unto thy words which thou spakest unto me.<a href="/judges/9-17.htm">Judges 9:17</a> (For my father fought for you, and adventured his life far, and delivered you out of the hand of Midian:<a href="/judges/12-3.htm">Judges 12:3</a> And when I saw that ye delivered me not, I put my life in my hands, and passed over against the children of Ammon, and the LORD delivered them into my hand: wherefore then are ye come up unto me this day, to fight against me?slew<a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">1 Samuel 17:49-51</a> And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth… wrought<a href="/1_samuel/11-13.htm">1 Samuel 11:13</a> And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day: for to day the LORD hath wrought salvation in Israel.<a href="/1_samuel/14-45.htm">1 Samuel 14:45</a> And the people said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? God forbid: as the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not.<a href="/1_samuel/17-52.htm">1 Samuel 17:52,53</a> And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until thou come to the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron… sin against innocent<a href="/1_samuel/20-32.htm">1 Samuel 20:32</a> And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done?<a href="/jeremiah/26-15.htm">Jeremiah 26:15</a> But know ye for certain, that if ye put me to death, ye shall surely bring innocent blood upon yourselves, and upon this city, and upon the inhabitants thereof: for of a truth the LORD hath sent me unto you to speak all these words in your ears.<a href="/matthew/27-4.htm">Matthew 27:4,24</a> Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that… without a cause<a href="/psalms/25-3.htm">Psalm 25:3</a> Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.<a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a> They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.<a href="/john/15-25.htm">John 15:25</a> But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/14-34.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-21.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/15-3.htm">Innocent</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-28.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-2.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-18.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-30.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-13.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/genesis/20-10.htm">Sawest</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-2.htm">Slay</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-27.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-27.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/judges/15-18.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-27.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-45.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-45.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/25-26.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-17.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-6.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-28.htm">Innocent</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-12.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-9.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-20.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-11.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-13.htm">Sawest</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-1.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">Slay</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-8.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-8.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-8.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-24.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-21.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-17.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 19</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/19-1.htm">Elkanah, a Levite, having two wives, worships yearly at Shiloh</a> 4. <a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">He cherishes Hannah, though barren, and provoked by Peninnah</a> 9. <a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">Hannah in grief prays for a child</a> 12. <a href="/1_samuel/19-12.htm">Eli first rebuking her, afterwards blesses her</a> 19. <a href="/1_samuel/19-19.htm">Hannah, having born Samuel, stays at home till he is weaned</a> 24. <a href="/1_samuel/19-24.htm">She presents him, according to her vow, to the Lord</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/19.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/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine This phrase refers to David's courageous act of faith when he faced Goliath, the Philistine giant, in <a href="/1_samuel/17.htm">1 Samuel 17</a>. David's willingness to risk his life demonstrates his trust in God rather than in human strength or armor. This act is a pivotal moment in Israel's history, showcasing God's power to deliver through unlikely means. The phrase "took his life in his hands" indicates the extreme danger and personal risk involved, highlighting David's bravery and reliance on divine intervention.and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel The victory over Goliath was not just a personal triumph for David but a significant deliverance for the entire nation of Israel. This event is a testament to God's faithfulness and His ability to save His people through unexpected instruments. The term "great salvation" underscores the magnitude of the victory, which turned the tide against the Philistines and brought peace and security to Israel. This deliverance is a type of the ultimate salvation that God provides through Jesus Christ, who delivers humanity from sin and death.You saw it and rejoiced This part of the verse is directed at Saul, reminding him of his initial reaction to David's victory. Saul's joy at the time indicates his recognition of God's hand in the event. It serves as a reminder of the shared national celebration and the acknowledgment of God's intervention. This joy contrasts with Saul's later jealousy and hostility towards David, highlighting the change in Saul's heart and his departure from God's will.so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason? This rhetorical question challenges Saul's intentions to harm David, who is described as "innocent." The phrase "innocent blood" is significant in biblical law, which condemns the shedding of innocent blood (<a href="/deuteronomy/19-10.htm">Deuteronomy 19:10</a>). The question underscores the moral and spiritual implications of Saul's actions, urging him to reconsider his unjustified hostility. It also reflects the biblical principle of justice and the protection of the innocent, which is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. David, as a type of Christ, prefigures the ultimate innocent one, Jesus, who was also unjustly persecuted.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> A young shepherd who became a hero in Israel after defeating Goliath, the Philistine giant. He is anointed by God to be the future king of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, who becomes increasingly jealous and fearful of David's rising popularity and God's favor upon him. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a> Saul's son and David's close friend, who advocates for David and seeks to protect him from Saul's wrath. 4. <a href="/topical/p/philistine.htm">Philistine</a> Refers to Goliath, the giant warrior whom David defeated, symbolizing God's power and deliverance through David. 5. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation of God's chosen people, who witnessed God's deliverance through David's victory over Goliath.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_and_faith.htm">Courage and Faith</a> David's willingness to face Goliath demonstrates the courage that comes from faith in God. Believers are encouraged to trust God in their own battles. <a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a> The victory over Goliath is a reminder of God's power to deliver His people. We should remember and celebrate God's past faithfulness in our lives. <a href="/topical/a/advocacy_for_justice.htm">Advocacy for Justice</a> Jonathan's defense of David teaches us the importance of standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult or dangerous. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_jealousy.htm">The Danger of Jealousy</a> Saul's jealousy leads him to contemplate murder. We must guard our hearts against jealousy and its destructive consequences. <a href="/topical/v/value_of_innocent_life.htm">Value of Innocent Life</a> The verse underscores the sanctity of life and the sin of shedding innocent blood, aligning with the broader biblical teaching on the value of human life.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/19-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>He took וַיָּשֶׂם֩ (way·yā·śem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set his life נַפְשׁ֨וֹ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion in his hands בְכַפּ֜וֹ (ḇə·ḵap·pōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan when he struck down וַיַּ֣ךְ (way·yaḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike the Philistine, הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֗י (hap·pə·liš·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia and the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (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 worked וַיַּ֨עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make a great גְדוֹלָה֙ (ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent salvation תְּשׁוּעָ֤ה (tə·šū·‘āh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8668.htm">Strong's 8668: </a> Deliverance, salvation for all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc You saw רָאִ֖יתָ (rā·’î·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see it and rejoiced, וַתִּשְׂמָ֑ח (wat·tiś·māḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome so why וְלָ֤מָּה (wə·lām·māh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what would you sin תֶֽחֱטָא֙ (ṯe·ḥĕ·ṭā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn against innocent נָקִ֔י (nā·qî) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5355.htm">Strong's 5355: </a> Clean, free from, exempt blood בְּדָ֣ם (bə·ḏām) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1818.htm">Strong's 1818: </a> Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed by killing לְהָמִ֥ית (lə·hā·mîṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill David דָּוִ֖ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse for no reason?? חִנָּֽם׃ (ḥin·nām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2600.htm">Strong's 2600: </a> Gratis, devoid of cost, reason, advantage <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 19:5 For he put his life in his (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 19:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 19:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/19-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 19:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 19:6" /></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>