Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass afterwards that David's heart smote him, - because he had cut off the corner of the robe which belonged to Saul.
New American Standard Bible
It came about afterward that
King James Version
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
Holman Bible
Afterward, David’s conscience bothered
International Standard Version
David rose and stealthily cut off the corner of Saul's robe. Afterwards, David's conscience bothered him because he had cut off the corner of Saul's robe.
A Conservative Version
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
Amplified
Afterward, David’s
Bible in Basic English
And later, David was full of regret for cutting off Saul's skirt.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass afterwards that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
Julia Smith Translation
And it will be after this, the heart of David will strike him because that he cut off the wing which is to Saul.
King James 2000
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart troubled him, because he had cut off Saul's robe.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{And then} afterward David {felt guilty}, because he had cut {the hem of Saul's robe}.
Modern King James verseion
And it happened afterward David's heart struck him because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And immediately David's heart smote him, because he had cut off the tip of Saul's coat.
NET Bible
Afterward David's conscience bothered him because he had cut off an edge of Saul's robe.
New Heart English Bible
It happened afterward, that David's heart struck him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
Webster
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
World English Bible
It happened afterward, that David's heart struck him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
Youngs Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass afterwards that the heart of David smiteth him, because that he hath cut off the skirt which is on Saul,
Themes
Conscience » Instances of » Of david » For having cut off saul's skirt
character of the renewed Heart » Tender
Hyke or upper garment » Was the garment » Of saul which david cut
Integrity » Instances of » David, in self-reproach for the cutting of saul's robe
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Magnanimity » Instances of » David, to saul
saul » King of israel » Pursues david to en-gedi
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 24:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Spares Saul In The Cave At En Gedi
4 So David's men said unto him - Lo! the day of which Yahweh said unto thee - Lo! I am about to deliver up thine enemy, into thy hand: therefore shall thou do unto him, as shall be good in thine eyes. And David arose, and cut off the corner of the robe which belonged to Saul, by stealth. 5 And it came to pass afterwards that David's heart smote him, - because he had cut off the corner of the robe which belonged to Saul. 6 And he said unto his men - Far be it from me, of Yahweh, that I should do this thing unto my lord, unto the Anointed of Yahweh, to thrust forth my hand against him, - for, the Anointed of Yahweh, is he!
Phrases
Cross References
2 Samuel 24:10
And the heart of David smote him, after he had reckoned up the people, - and David said unto Yahweh - I have sinned greatly, in what I have done, Now, therefore, O Yahweh, take away, I beseech thee, the iniquity of thy servant, for I have done very foolishly.
2 Samuel 12:9
Wherefore, hast thou despised the word of Yahweh, by doing that which is wicked in mine eyes? Uriah the Hittite, hast thou smitten with the sword, and, his wife, hast thou taken to thyself to wife, yea, him, hast thou slain with the sword of the sons of Ammon!
2 Kings 22:19
Because, tender, was thy heart, and thou didst humble thyself before Yahweh when thou heardest what I had spoken against this place and against the inhabitants thereof - that they should become a desolation and a curse, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me, therefore also, I, have hearkened - declareth Yahweh.
1 John 3:20-21
Because, if our own heart condemn us, greater, is God, than our heart, and perceiveth all things.