1 Samuel 24:1
International Standard Version
David Spares Saul’s Life
24 [a]When Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told,[b] “Look, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.”
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- 1 Samuel 24:1 This v. is 24:2 in MT
- 1 Samuel 24:1 Lit. they told him
1 Samuel 24:1
New International Version
David Spares Saul’s Life
24 [a]After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the Desert of En Gedi.(A)”
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- 1 Samuel 24:1 In Hebrew texts 24:1-22 is numbered 24:2-23.
1 Samuel 24:1
English Standard Version
David Spares Saul's Life
24 [a] (A)When Saul returned from following the Philistines, he was told, “Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.”
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- 1 Samuel 24:1 Ch 24:2 in Hebrew
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