Translations
Modern
So do not let my blood fall to the ground far from the presence of the LORD. For the king of Israel has come out to look for a flea, like one who hunts a partridge in the mountains.”
Traditional
Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of the Lord: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as when one doth hunt a partridge in the mountains.
Literal
And now, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of YHWH; for the king of Israel has come out to seek one flea, as one pursues the partridge in the mountains.”
Latin
Et nunc non effundatur sanguis meus in terram coram Domino: quia egressus est rex Israël ut quærat pulicem unum, sicut persequitur perdix in montibus.
Original
Hebrew
English
So do not let my blood fall to the ground far from the presence of the LORD. For the king of Israel has come out to look for a flea, like one who hunts a partridge in the mountains.”
Notes
a flea: Compare 1 Samuel 24:14.
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
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
David Flea Hunting John the Baptist Partridge Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Birds: Clean: Partridge Flea: General Scriptures Concerning Humility: David Hunting: Fowling Mountains: Abounded With: Game Partridge: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Control of David