Devine Scripture

1 Samuel 26:19

1 Samuel chapter 26 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.18And he said, Wherefore doth my lord pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in my hand?

v.19This passage

v.20Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth away from the presence of Jehovah: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as when one doth hunt a partridge in the mountains.

Cross references

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

  • Romans 14:15

    For if because of meat thy brother is grieved, thou walkest no longer in love. Destroy not with thy meat him for whom Christ died.

  • Isaiah 60:5

    Then thou shalt see and be radiant, and thy heart shall thrill and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned unto thee, the wealth of the nations shall come unto thee.

  • 2 Samuel 24:1

    And again the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them, saying, Go, number Israel and Judah.

  • Galatians 1:8

    But though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach unto you any gospel other than that which we preached unto you, let him be anathema.

  • Galatians 5:12

    I would that they that unsettle you would even go beyond circumcision.

  • Psalms 119:1

    Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.