Translations
Modern
“Here is the king’s spear,” David answered. “Let one of the young men come over and get it.
Traditional
And David answered and said, Behold the king’s spear! and let one of the young men come over and fetch it.
Literal
And David answered and said, “Here is the spear of the king! And let one of the young men come over and get it.
Latin
Et respondens David, ait: Ecce hasta regis: transeat unus de pueris regis, et tollat eam.
Original
Hebrew
English
“Here is the king’s spear,” David answered. “Let one of the young men come over and get it.
Notes
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
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ