Translations
Modern
Is this not the David about whom they sing in their dances: ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands’?”
Traditional
Is not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying, Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands?
Literal
Is not this David, whom they sang of him in the dances, saying, ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his myriads’?”
Latin
Nonne iste est David, cui cantabant in choris, dicentes: Percussit Saul in millibus suis, et David in decem millibus suis?
Original
Hebrew
English
Is this not the David about whom they sing in their dances: ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands’?”
Notes
This song referred to Philistines whom David had killed (1 Samuel 18:7). Because of this, it is surprising that David was able to find safety among them.
God's help saved David from having to fight his own people.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Glossary
David Philistia, Philistines Samuel, Books of First and Second Shunem Valley of Jezreel
Topics
Integrity: David, in his Conduct While in Refuge with the Philistines The Philistines: David: Distrusted By