1 Samuel 19:16

1 Samuel chapter 19 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with scriptural context

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when the messengers came in, behold, the teraphim was in the bed, with the pillow of goats’ hair at the head thereof.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when the messengers were come in, behold, there was an image in the bed, with a pillow of goats’ hair for his bolster.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And when the messengers came in, behold, the teraphim was in the bed, with the pillow of goats’ hair at the head thereof.

Context

v.15And Saul sent the messengers to see David, saying, Bring him up to me in the bed, that I may slay him.

v.16This passage

v.17And Saul said unto Michal, Why hast thou deceived me thus, and let mine enemy go, so that he is escaped? And Michal answered Saul, He said unto me, Let me go; why should I kill thee?