1 Samuel 21:13

What does 1 Samuel 21:13 mean?

A plain-English look at 1 Samuel 21:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he changed his behavior before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he changed his behaviour before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he changed his behavior before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So changing his behaviour before them, he made it seem as if he was off his head, hammering on the doors of the town, and letting the water from his mouth go down his chin.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and changeth his behaviour before their eyes, and feigneth himself mad in their hand, and scribbleth on the doors of the gate, and letteth down his spittle unto his beard.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he changed his countenance before them, and slipt down between their hands: and he stumbled against the doors of the gate, and his spittle ran down upon his beard.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he changed his behaviour before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and scratched on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down on his beard.

Context

v.12And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.

v.13This passage

v.14Then said Achish unto his servants, Lo, ye see the man is mad; wherefore then have ye brought him to me?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 29:25

    The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

  • Ecclesiastes 7:7

    Surely extortion maketh the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroyeth the understanding.

  • Psalms 34:1

    I will bless Jehovah at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

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