Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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
Leb
Nakah
Karath
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 24:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Spares Saul In The Cave At En Gedi
4
They whispered to David: Jehovah told you he was going to let you defeat your enemies and do whatever you want with them. This must be the day Jehovah was talking about. David sneaked over and cut off a small piece of Saul's robe and Saul did not notice.
5 It came about afterward that
Phrases
Cross References
2 Samuel 24:10
After David had everyone counted, he felt guilty and told Jehovah: What I did was stupid and terribly wrong. Jehovah, please forgive me.
2 Samuel 12:9
Why have you disobeyed my commands? Why did you do this evil thing? You had Uriah killed in battle! You let the Ammonites kill him. Then you took his wife!
2 Kings 22:19
You had a change of heart and humbled yourself in front of Jehovah when you heard my words against this place and those who live here. I said that those who live here would be destroyed and cursed. You also tore your clothes in distress and cried in front of me. So I will listen to you,' declares Jehovah.
1 John 3:20-21
If our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things.