Verse 21

1 Samuel 26:21

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

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21 And Saul said: I have sinned, return, my son David, for I will no more do thee harm, because my life hath been precious in thy eyes this day: for it appeareth that I have done foolishly, and have been ignorant in very many things.

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יֹּאמֶר֩ שָׁא֨וּל חָטָ֜אתִי שׁ֣וּב בְּנִֽ/י דָוִ֗ד כִּ֠י לֹֽא אָרַ֤ע לְ/ךָ֙ ע֔וֹד תַּ֠חַת אֲשֶׁ֨ר יָקְרָ֥ה נַפְשִׁ֛/י בְּ/עֵינֶ֖י/ךָ הַ/יּ֣וֹם הַ/זֶּ֑ה הִנֵּ֥ה הִסְכַּ֛לְתִּי וָ/אֶשְׁגֶּ֖ה הַרְבֵּ֥ה מְאֹֽד

English Translation

And Saul said, "I have sinned; return, my son David, for I will no longer do you harm, because your life is precious in my eyes today. Behold, I have acted foolishly and have erred greatly."

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Chapter 26 Context

1 And the men of Ziph came to Saul in Gabaa, saying: Behold David is hid in the hill of Hachila, which... Focus ↗

2 And Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having with him three thousand chosen men o... Focus ↗

3 And Saul encamped in Gabaa Hachila, which was over against the wilderness in the way: and David abod... Focus ↗

4 He sent spies, and learned that he was most certainly come thither. Focus ↗

5 And David arose secretly, and came to the place where Saul was: and when he had beheld the place, wh... Focus ↗

6 David spoke to Achimelech the Hethite, and Abisai the son of Sarvia the brother of Joab, saying: Who... Focus ↗

7 So David and Abisai came to the people by night, and found Saul lying and sleeping in the tent, and... Focus ↗

8 And Abisai said to David: God (Elohim) hath shut up thy enemy this day into thy hands: now then I wi... Focus ↗

9 And David said to Abisai: Kill him not: for who shall put forth his hand against the Lord's anointed... Focus ↗

10 And David said: As the Lord liveth, unless the Lord shall strike him, or his day shall come to die,... Focus ↗

11 The Lord be merciful unto me, that I extend not my hand upon the Lord's anointed. But now take the s... Focus ↗

12 So David took the spear, and the cup of water which was at Saul's head, and they went away: and no m... Focus ↗

13 And when David was gone over to the other side. and stood on the top of the hill afar off, and a goo... Focus ↗

14 David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying: Wilt thou not answer, Abner? And Abn... Focus ↗

15 And David said to Abner: Art not thou a man? and who is like thee in Israel? why then hast thou not... Focus ↗

16 This thing is not good, that thou hast done: as the Lord liveth, you are the sons of death, who have... Focus ↗

17 And Saul knew David's voice, and said: Is this thy voice, my son David? And David said: It is my voi... Focus ↗

18 And he said: Wherefore doth my lord persecute his servant? What have I done? or what evil is there i... Focus ↗

19 Now therefore hear, I pray thee, my lord the king, the words of thy servant: If the Lord stir thee u... Focus ↗

20 And now let not my blood be shed upon the earth before the Lord: for the king of Israel is come out... Focus ↗

21 And Saul said: I have sinned, return, my son David, for I will no more do thee harm, because my life...

22 And David answering, said: Behold the king's spear: let one of the king's servants come over and fet... Focus ↗

23 And the Lord will reward every one according to his justice, and his faithfulness: for the Lord hath... Focus ↗

24 And as thy life hath been much set by this day in my eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes... Focus ↗

25 Then Saul said to David: Blessed art thou, my son David: and truly doing thou shalt do, and prevaili... Focus ↗

Verse Information

Book: 1 Samuel
Chapter: Chapter 26 (25 verses)
Version: Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

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