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1 Samuel 24:1
International Standard Version
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
King James Version
1 Samuel 24:1
King James Version
24 And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.
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1 Samuel 24:1
New International Version
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
New King James Version
1 Samuel 24:1
New King James Version
David Spares Saul
24 Now it happened, (A)when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, “Take note! David is in the Wilderness of En Gedi.”
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1 Samuel 24:1
English Standard Version
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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