1 Samuel 26:18

Translations

Modern

And he continued, “Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done? What evil is in my hand?

Traditional

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

Literal

And he said, “Why is this that my lord pursues after his servant? For what have I done? Or what evil is in my hand?

Latin

Et ait: Quam ob causam dominus meus persequitur servum suum? quid feci? aut quod est malum in manu mea?

Original

Hebrew

English

And he continued, “Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done? What evil is in my hand?

Notes

1 Samuel 26:1–25

This was the last time Saul and David were together. The Ziphites informed Saul again about David's hiding place (see 1 Samuel 23:19–20). David spared Saul's life again, just like he did in the cave at En-gedi (see 1 Samuel 24).

Theme notes and profiles

Abner Absalom David Saul David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders

Events

Reign of Saul

Related verses

1 Samuel 24:9
…and said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of men who say, ‘Look, David intends to harm you’?
1 Samuel 24:11–14
See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life.
Psalm 7:3–5
O LORD my God, if I have done this, if injustice is on my hands,
Psalm 69:4
Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.
Psalm 35:7
For without cause they laid their net for me; without reason they dug a pit for my soul.
John 10:32
But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”
John 8:46
Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me?
John 18:23
Jesus replied, “If I said something wrong, testify as to what was wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why did you strike Me?”
1 Samuel 17:29
“What have I done now?” said David. “Was it not just a question?”

Glossary

David John the Baptist Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Malice: Saul Toward David Persecution: Spirit of Saul Self-Control of David

1 Samuel 26:18

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