1 Samuel 19:5

KJV

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?

— 1 Samuel 19:5, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 19 connects to 10 cross-references. Saul commands Jonathan and his servants to kill David; Jonathan intercedes and temporarily reconciles Saul. Another Spirit episode causes Saul to try to spear David again; Michal helps David escape through a window and uses an idol to deceive Saul's …

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Other Translations

ASV

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?

YLT

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?'

BBE

For he put his life in danger and overcame the Philistine, and the Lord gave all Israel salvation: you saw it and were glad: why then are you sinning against him who has done no wrong, desiring the death of David without cause?

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