Parallel Verses
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,
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.
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 And the men of David say unto him, 'Lo, the day of which Jehovah said unto thee, Lo, I am giving thine enemy into thy hand, and thou hast done to him as it is good in thine eyes;' and David riseth and cutteth off the skirt of the upper robe which is on Saul -- gently. 5 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, 6 and he saith to his men, 'Far be it from me, by Jehovah; I do not do this thing to my lord -- to the anointed of Jehovah -- to put forth my hand against him, for the anointed of Jehovah he is.'
Phrases
Cross References
2 Samuel 24:10
And the heart of David smiteth him, after that he hath numbered the people, and David saith unto Jehovah, 'I have sinned greatly in that which I have done, and now, O Jehovah, cause to pass away, I pray Thee, the iniquity of Thy servant, for I have acted very foolishly.'
2 Samuel 12:9
'Wherefore hast thou despised the word of Jehovah, to do the evil thing in His eyes? Uriah the Hittite thou hast smitten by the sword, and his wife thou hast taken to thee for a wife, and him thou hast slain by the sword of the Bene-Ammon.
2 Kings 22:19
because thy heart is tender, and thou art humbled because of Jehovah, in thy hearing that which I have spoken against this place, and against its inhabitants, to be for a desolation, and for a reviling, and dost rend thy garments, and weep before Me -- I also have heard -- the affirmation of Jehovah --
1 John 3:20-21
because if our heart may condemn -- because greater is God than our heart, and He doth know all things.