Apologetics Bible

2Samuel 1:1

Hebrew

וַיְהִי אֽ͏ַחֲרֵי מוֹת שָׁאוּל וְדָוִד שָׁב מֵהַכּוֹת אֶת־הָעֲמָלֵק וַיֵּשֶׁב דָּוִד בְּצִקְלָג יָמִים שְׁנָֽיִם׃

vayehiy-'acharey-mvot-sha'vl-vedavid-shav-mehakhvot-'et-ha'amaleq-vayeshev-david-vetziqelag-yamiym-shenayim

KJV: Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;

AKJV: Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had stayed two days in Ziklag;

ASV: And it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;

YLT: And it cometh to pass, after the death of Saul, that David hath returned from smiting the Amalekite, and David dwelleth in Ziklag two days,

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:2

Hebrew

וַיְהִי ׀ בַּיּוֹם הַשְּׁלִישִׁי וְהִנֵּה אִישׁ בָּא מִן־הַֽמַּחֲנֶה מֵעִם שָׁאוּל וּבְגָדָיו קְרֻעִים וַאֲדָמָה עַל־רֹאשׁוֹ וַיְהִי בְּבֹאוֹ אֶל־דָּוִד וַיִּפֹּל אַרְצָה וַיִּשְׁתָּֽחוּ׃

vayehiy- -vayvom-hasheliyshiy-vehineh-'iysh-va'-min-hamachaneh-me'im-sha'vl-vvegadayv-qeru'iym-va'adamah-'al-ro'shvo-vayehiy-vevo'vo-'el-david-vayifol-'aretzah-vayishetachv

KJV: It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.

AKJV: It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth on his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.

ASV: it came to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul, with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.

YLT: and it cometh to pass, on the third day, that lo, a man hath come in out of the camp from Saul, and his garments are rent, and earth on his head; and it cometh to pass, in his coming in unto David, that he falleth to the earth, and doth obeisance.

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisa...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:3

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמֶר לוֹ דָּוִד אֵי מִזֶּה תָּבוֹא וַיֹּאמֶר אֵלָיו מִמַּחֲנֵה יִשְׂרָאֵל נִמְלָֽטְתִּי׃

vayo'mer-lvo-david-'ey-mizeh-tavvo'-vayo'mer-'elayv-mimachaneh-yishera'el-nimelatetiy

KJV: And David said unto him, From whence comest thou? And he said unto him, Out of the camp of Israel am I escaped.

AKJV: And David said to him, From where come you? And he said to him, Out of the camp of Israel am I escaped.

ASV: And David said unto him, From whence comest thou? And he said unto him, Out of the camp of Israel am I escaped.

YLT: And David saith to him, Whence comest thou?' and he saith unto him, Out of the camp of Israel I have escaped.'

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And David said unto him, From whence comest thou? And he said unto him, Out of the camp of Israel am I escaped.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:4

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמֶר אֵלָיו דָּוִד מֶה־הָיָה הַדָּבָר הַגֶּד־נָא לִי וַיֹּאמֶר אֲשֶׁר־נָס הָעָם מִן־הַמִּלְחָמָה וְגַם־הַרְבֵּה נָפַל מִן־הָעָם וַיָּמֻתוּ וְגַם שָׁאוּל וִיהוֹנָתָן בְּנוֹ מֵֽתוּ׃

vayo'mer-'elayv-david-meh-hayah-hadavar-haged-na'-liy-vayo'mer-'asher-nas-ha'am-min-hamilechamah-vegam-hareveh-nafal-min-ha'am-vayamutv-vegam-sha'vl-viyhvonatan-venvo-metv

KJV: And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.

AKJV: And David said to him, How went the matter? I pray you, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.

ASV: And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, The people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.

YLT: And David saith unto him, What hath been the matter? declare, I pray thee, to me.' And he saith, that The people hath fled from the battle, and also a multitude hath fallen of the people, and they die; and also Saul and Jonathan his son have died.'

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:5

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמֶר דָּוִד אֶל־הַנַּעַר הַמַּגִּיד לוֹ אֵיךְ יָדַעְתָּ כִּי־מֵת שָׁאוּל וִיהֽוֹנָתָן בְּנֽוֹ׃

vayo'mer-david-'el-hana'ar-hamagiyd-lvo-'eykhe-yada'eta-khiy-met-sha'vl-viyhvonatan-venvo

KJV: And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead?

AKJV: And David said to the young man that told him, How know you that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead?

ASV: And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son are dead?

YLT: And David saith unto the youth who is declaring it to him, `How hast thou known that Saul and Jonathan his son are dead?'

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:6

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמֶר הַנַּעַר ׀ הַמַּגִּיד לוֹ נִקְרֹא נִקְרֵיתִי בְּהַר הַגִּלְבֹּעַ וְהִנֵּה שָׁאוּל נִשְׁעָן עַל־חֲנִיתוֹ וְהִנֵּה הָרֶכֶב וּבַעֲלֵי הַפָּרָשִׁים הִדְבִּקֻֽהוּ׃

vayo'mer-hana'ar- -hamagiyd-lvo-niqero'-niqereytiy-vehar-hagilevo'a-vehineh-sha'vl-nishe'an-'al-chaniytvo-vehineh-harekhev-vva'aley-hafarashiym-hideviquhv

KJV: And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.

AKJV: And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance on mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned on his spear; and, see, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.

ASV: And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul was leaning upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and the horsemen followed hard after him.

YLT: And the youth who is declaring it to him saith, I happened to meet in mount Gilboa, and lo, Saul is leaning on his spear; and lo, the chariots and those possessing horses have followed him;

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:7

Hebrew

וַיִּפֶן אַחֲרָיו וַיִּרְאֵנִי וַיִּקְרָא אֵלָי וָאֹמַר הִנֵּֽנִי׃

vayifen-'acharayv-vayire'eniy-vayiqera'-'elay-va'omar-hineniy

KJV: And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.

AKJV: And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called to me. And I answered, Here am I.

ASV: And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.

YLT: and he turneth behind him, and seeth me, and calleth unto me, and I say, Here am I.

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:8

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמֶר לִי מִי־אָתָּה ויאמר וָאֹמַר אֵלָיו עֲמָלֵקִי אָנֹֽכִי׃

vayo'mer-liy-miy-'atah-vy'mr-va'omar-'elayv-'amaleqiy-'anokhiy

KJV: And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.

AKJV: And he said to me, Who are you? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.

ASV: And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.

YLT: And he saith to me, Who art thou? and I say unto him, An Amalekite I am .'

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:9

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמֶר אֵלַי עֲמָד־נָא עָלַי וּמֹתְתֵנִי כִּי אֲחָזַנִי הַשָּׁבָץ כִּֽי־כָל־עוֹד נַפְשִׁי בִּֽי׃

vayo'mer-'elay-'amad-na'-'alay-vmoteteniy-khiy-'achazaniy-hashavatz-khiy-khal-'vod-nafeshiy-viy

KJV: He said unto me again, Stand, I pray thee, upon me, and slay me: for anguish is come upon me, because my life is yet whole in me.

AKJV: He said to me again, Stand, I pray you, on me, and slay me: for anguish is come on me, because my life is yet whole in me.

ASV: And he said unto me, Stand, I pray thee, beside me, and slay me; for anguish hath taken hold of me, because my life is yet whole in me.

YLT: `And he saith unto me, Stand, I pray thee, over me, and put me to death, for seized me hath the arrow, for all my soul is still in me.

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He said unto me again, Stand, I pray thee, upon me, and slay me: for anguish is come upon me, because my life is yet whole in me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:10

Hebrew

וָאֶעֱמֹד עָלָיו וַאֲמֹתְתֵהוּ כִּי יָדַעְתִּי כִּי לֹא יִֽחְיֶה אַחֲרֵי נִפְלוֹ וָאֶקַּח הַנֵּזֶר ׀ אֲשֶׁר עַל־רֹאשׁוֹ וְאֶצְעָדָה אֲשֶׁר עַל־זְרֹעוֹ וָאֲבִיאֵם אֶל־אֲדֹנִי הֵֽנָּה׃

va'e'emod-'alayv-va'amotetehv-khiy-yada'etiy-khiy-lo'-yicheyeh-'acharey-nifelvo-va'eqach-hanezer- -'asher-'al-ro'shvo-ve'etze'adah-'asher-'al-zero'vo-va'aviy'em-'el-'adoniy-henah

KJV: So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.

AKJV: So I stood on him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was on his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them here to my lord.

ASV: So I stood beside him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.

YLT: And I stand over him, and put him to death, for I knew that he doth not live after his falling, and I take the crown which is on his head, and the bracelet which is on his arm, and bring them in unto my lord hither.'

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither un...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:11

Hebrew

וַיַּחֲזֵק דָּוִד בבגדו בִּבְגָדָיו וַיִּקְרָעֵם וְגַם כָּל־הָאֲנָשִׁים אֲשֶׁר אִתּֽוֹ׃

vayachazeq-david-vvgdv-vivegadayv-vayiqera'em-vegam-khal-ha'anashiym-'asher-'itvo

KJV: Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:

AKJV: Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:

ASV: Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:

YLT: And David taketh hold on his garments, and rendeth them, and also all the men who are with him,

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:12

Hebrew

וַֽיִּסְפְּדוּ וַיִּבְכּוּ וַיָּצֻמוּ עַד־הָעָרֶב עַל־שָׁאוּל וְעַל־יְהוֹנָתָן בְּנוֹ וְעַל־עַם יְהוָה וְעַל־בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל כִּי נָפְלוּ בֶּחָֽרֶב׃

vayisefedv-vayivekhv-vayatzumv-'ad-ha'arev-'al-sha'vl-ve'al-yehvonatan-venvo-ve'al-'am-yehvah-ve'al-veyt-yishera'el-khiy-nafelv-vecharev

KJV: And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword.

AKJV: And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword. ¶

ASV: and they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of Jehovah, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword.

YLT: and they mourn, and weep, and fast till the evening, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of Jehovah, and for the house of Israel, because they have fallen by the sword.

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:13

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמֶר דָּוִד אֶל־הַנַּעַר הַמַּגִּיד לוֹ אֵי מִזֶּה אָתָּה וַיֹּאמֶר בֶּן־אִישׁ גֵּר עֲמָלֵקִי אָנֹֽכִי׃

vayo'mer-david-'el-hana'ar-hamagiyd-lvo-'ey-mizeh-'atah-vayo'mer-ven-'iysh-ger-'amaleqiy-'anokhiy

KJV: And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an Amalekite.

AKJV: And David said to the young man that told him, From where are you? And he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an Amalekite.

ASV: And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a sojourner, an Amalekite.

YLT: And David saith unto the youth who is declaring it to him, Whence art thou?' and he saith, Son of a sojourner, an Amalekite, I am .'

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an Amalekite.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:14

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמֶר אֵלָיו דָּוִד אֵיךְ לֹא יָרֵאתָ לִשְׁלֹחַ יָֽדְךָ לְשַׁחֵת אֶת־מְשִׁיחַ יְהוָֽה׃

vayo'mer-'elayv-david-'eykhe-lo'-yare'ta-lishelocha-yadekha-leshachet-'et-meshiycha-yehvah

KJV: And David said unto him, How wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thine hand to destroy the LORD’S anointed?

AKJV: And David said to him, How were you not afraid to stretch forth your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?

ASV: And David said unto him, How wast thou not afraid to put forth thy hand to destroy Jehovah’s anointed?

YLT: And David saith unto him, `How wast thou not afraid to put forth thy hand to destroy the anointed of Jehovah?'

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And David said unto him, How wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thine hand to destroy the LORD’S anointed?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:15

Hebrew

וַיִּקְרָא דָוִד לְאַחַד מֵֽהַנְּעָרִים וַיֹּאמֶר גַּשׁ פְּגַע־בּוֹ וַיַּכֵּהוּ וַיָּמֹֽת׃

vayiqera'-david-le'achad-mehane'ariym-vayo'mer-gash-fega'-vvo-vayakhehv-vayamot

KJV: And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, and fall upon him. And he smote him that he died.

AKJV: And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, and fall on him. And he smote him that he died.

ASV: And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, and fall upon him. And he smote him, so that he died.

YLT: And David calleth to one of the youths, and saith, `Draw nigh--fall upon him;' and he smiteth him, and he dieth;

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, and fall upon him. And he smote him that he died.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:16

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמֶר אֵלָיו דָּוִד דמיך דָּמְךָ עַל־רֹאשֶׁךָ כִּי פִיךָ עָנָה בְךָ לֵאמֹר אָנֹכִי מֹתַתִּי אֶת־מְשִׁיחַ יְהוָֽה׃

vayo'mer-'elayv-david-dmykh-damekha-'al-ro'shekha-khiy-fiykha-'anah-vekha-le'mor-'anokhiy-motatiy-'et-meshiycha-yehvah

KJV: And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD’S anointed.

AKJV: And David said to him, Your blood be on your head; for your mouth has testified against you, saying, I have slain the LORD’s anointed. ¶

ASV: And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain Jehovah’s anointed.

YLT: and David saith unto him, `Thy blood is on thine own head, for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I--I put to death the anointed of Jehovah.'

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD’S anointed.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:17

Hebrew

וַיְקֹנֵן דָּוִד אֶת־הַקִּינָה הַזֹּאת עַל־שָׁאוּל וְעַל־יְהוֹנָתָן בְּנֽוֹ׃

vayeqonen-david-'et-haqiynah-hazo't-'al-sha'vl-ve'al-yehvonatan-venvo

KJV: And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son:

AKJV: And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son:

ASV: And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son

YLT: And David lamenteth with this lamentation over Saul, and over Jonathan his son;

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:18

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמֶר לְלַמֵּד בְּנֵֽי־יְהוּדָה קָשֶׁת הִנֵּה כְתוּבָה עַל־סֵפֶר הַיָּשָֽׁר׃

vayo'mer-lelamed-veney-yehvdah-qashet-hineh-khetvvah-'al-sefer-hayashar

KJV: (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)

AKJV: (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)

ASV: (and he bade them teach the children of Judah the song of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jashar):

YLT: and he saith to teach the sons of Judah `The Bow;' lo, it is written on the book of the Upright: --

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '(Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:19

Hebrew

הַצְּבִי יִשְׂרָאֵל עַל־בָּמוֹתֶיךָ חָלָל אֵיךְ נָפְלוּ גִבּוֹרִֽים׃

hatzeviy-yishera'el-'al-vamvoteykha-chalal-'eykhe-nafelv-givvoriym

KJV: The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!

AKJV: The beauty of Israel is slain on your high places: how are the mighty fallen!

ASV: Thy glory, O Israel, is slain upon thy high places!

YLT: `The Roebuck, O Israel, On thy high places is wounded; How have the mighty fallen!

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:20

Hebrew

אַל־תַּגִּידוּ בְגַת אַֽל־תְּבַשְּׂרוּ בְּחוּצֹת אַשְׁקְלוֹן פֶּן־תִּשְׂמַחְנָה בְּנוֹת פְּלִשְׁתִּים פֶּֽן־תַּעֲלֹזְנָה בְּנוֹת הָעֲרֵלִֽים׃

'al-tagiydv-vegat-'al-tevasherv-vechvtzot-'asheqelvon-fen-tishemachenah-venvot-felishetiym-fen-ta'alozenah-venvot-ha'areliym

KJV: Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.

AKJV: Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.

ASV: Tell it not in Gath,

YLT: Declare it not in Gath, Proclaim not the tidings in the streets of Ashkelon, Lest they rejoice--The daughters of the Philistines, Lest they exult--The daughters of the Uncircumcised!

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:21

Hebrew

הָרֵי בַגִּלְבֹּעַ אַל־טַל וְאַל־מָטָר עֲלֵיכֶם וּשְׂדֵי תְרוּמֹת כִּי שָׁם נִגְעַל מָגֵן גִּבּוֹרִים מָגֵן שָׁאוּל בְּלִי מָשִׁיחַ בַּשָּֽׁמֶן׃

harey-vagilevo'a-'al-tal-ve'al-matar-'aleykhem-vshedey-tervmot-khiy-sham-nige'al-magen-givvoriym-magen-sha'vl-veliy-mashiycha-vashamen

KJV: Ye mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew, neither let there be rain, upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, as though he had not been anointed with oil.

AKJV: You mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew, neither let there be rain, on you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, as though he had not been anointed with oil.

ASV: Ye mountains of Gilboa,

YLT: Mountains of Gilboa! No dew nor rain be on you, And fields of heave-offerings! For there hath become loathsome The shield of the mighty, The shield of Saul--without the anointed with oil.

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ye mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew, neither let there be rain, upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, as though he had not been anointed...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:22

Hebrew

מִדַּם חֲלָלִים מֵחֵלֶב גִּבּוֹרִים קֶשֶׁת יְהוֹנָתָן לֹא נָשׂוֹג אָחוֹר וְחֶרֶב שָׁאוּל לֹא תָשׁוּב רֵיקָֽם׃

midam-chalaliym-mechelev-givvoriym-qeshet-yehvonatan-lo'-nashvog-'achvor-vecherev-sha'vl-lo'-tashvv-reyqam

KJV: From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.

AKJV: From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.

ASV: From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty,

YLT: From the blood of the wounded, From the fat of the mighty, The bow of Jonathan Hath not turned backward; And the sword of Saul doth not return empty.

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:23

Hebrew

שָׁאוּל וִיהוֹנָתָן הַנֶּאֱהָבִים וְהַנְּעִימִם בְּחַיֵּיהֶם וּבְמוֹתָם לֹא נִפְרָדוּ מִנְּשָׁרִים קַלּוּ מֵאֲרָיוֹת גָּבֵֽרוּ׃

sha'vl-viyhvonatan-hane'ehaviym-vehane'iymim-vechayeyhem-vvemvotam-lo'-niferadv-mineshariym-qalv-me'arayvot-gaverv

KJV: Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.

AKJV: Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.

ASV: Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives,

YLT: Saul and Jonathan! They are loved and pleasant in their lives, And in their death they have not been parted. Than eagles they have been lighter, Than lions they have been mightier!

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:24

Hebrew

בְּנוֹת יִשְׂרָאֵל אֶל־שָׁאוּל בְּכֶינָה הַמַּלְבִּֽשְׁכֶם שָׁנִי עִם־עֲדָנִים הַֽמַּעֲלֶה עֲדִי זָהָב עַל לְבוּשְׁכֶֽן׃

venvot-yishera'el-'el-sha'vl-vekheynah-hamalevishekhem-shaniy-'im-'adaniym-hama'aleh-'adiy-zahav-'al-levvshekhen

KJV: Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel.

AKJV: You daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold on your apparel.

ASV: Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,

YLT: Daughters of Israel! for Saul weep ye, Who is clothing you in scarlet with delights. Who is lifting up ornaments of gold on your clothing.

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:25

Hebrew

אֵיךְ נָפְלוּ גִבֹּרִים בְּתוֹךְ הַמִּלְחָמָה יְהוֹנָתָן עַל־בָּמוֹתֶיךָ חָלָֽל׃

'eykhe-nafelv-givoriym-vetvokhe-hamilechamah-yehvonatan-'al-vamvoteykha-chalal

KJV: How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places.

AKJV: How are the mighty fallen in the middle of the battle! O Jonathan, you were slain in your high places.

ASV: How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle!

YLT: How have the mighty fallen In the midst of the battle! Jonathan! on thy high places wounded!

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:26

Hebrew

צַר־לִי עָלֶיךָ אָחִי יְהוֹנָתָן נָעַמְתָּ לִּי מְאֹד נִפְלְאַתָה אַהֲבָֽתְךָ לִי מֵאַהֲבַת נָשִֽׁים׃

tzar-liy-'aleykha-'achiy-yehvonatan-na'ameta-liy-me'od-nifele'atah-'ahavatekha-liy-me'ahavat-nashiym

KJV: I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.

AKJV: I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant have you been to me: your love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.

ASV: I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan:

YLT: I am in distress for thee, my brother Jonathan, Very pleasant wast thou to me; Wonderful was thy love to me, Above the love of women!

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Samuel 1:27

Hebrew

אֵיךְ נָפְלוּ גִבּוֹרִים וַיֹּאבְדוּ כְּלֵי מִלְחָמָֽה׃

'eykhe-nafelv-givvoriym-vayo'vedv-kheley-milechamah

KJV: How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!

AKJV: How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!

ASV: How are the mighty fallen,

YLT: How have the mighty fallen, Yea, the weapons of war perish!'

Exposition: 2Samuel 1:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.