1 Samuel 19:5 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

for he took his life in his hand and he slew the Philistine, and the Lord wrought a great victory for all Israel. You saw it, and rejoiced; why then will you sin against innocent blood by killing David without cause?”

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

for he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For he took his life in his hands and slew the Philistine, and the Lord wrought a great deliverance for all Israel; you saw it and rejoiced. Why then will you sin against innocent blood and kill David without a cause?

American Standard Version (1901)

for he put his life in his hand, and smote the Philistine, and Jehovah wrought a great victory for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice; wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?

Common English Bible

He risked his own life when he killed that Philistine, and the LORD won a great victory for all Israel. You saw it and were happy about it. Why then would you do something wrong to an innocent person by killing David for no reason?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

And he took his life in his own hand, and struck down the Philistine. And the Lord wrought a great salvation for all of Israel. You saw it, and you rejoiced. Why then would you sin against innocent blood by killing David, who is without guilt?"

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And he put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine; and the Lord wrought great salvation for all Israel. Thou sawest it and didst rejoice. Why therefore wilt thou sin against innocent blood by killing David, who is without fault?

1 Samuel 19:5 Cross References

2 Samuel 23:10

He rose and struck down the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand cleaved to the sword; and the Lord wrought a great victory that day; and the men returned after him only to strip the slain.

1 Chronicles 11:14

But he took his stand in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and the Lord saved them by a great victory.

1 Chronicles 11:18

Then the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem which was by the gate, and took and brought it to David. But David would not drink of it; he poured it out to the Lord,

Psalm 109:5

So they reward me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

Psalm 119:109

I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget thy law.

Psalm 25:3

Yea, let none that wait for thee be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.

Psalm 69:4

More in number than the hairs of my head are those who hate me without cause; mighty are those who would destroy me, those who attack me with lies. What I did not steal must I now restore?

Psalm 94:21

They band together against the life of the righteous, and condemn the innocent to death.

Exodus 14:13

And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today; for the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again.

Jeremiah 26:15

Only know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood upon yourselves and upon this city and its inhabitants, for in truth the Lord sent me to you to speak all these words in your ears.”

Matthew 27:24

So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man's blood; see to it yourselves.”

Matthew 27:4

saying, “I have sinned in betraying innocent blood.” They said, “What is that to us? See to it yourself.”

John 15:25

It is to fulfil the word that is written in their law, ‘They hated me without a cause.’

Acts 20:24

But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may accomplish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

Philippians 2:30

for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete your service to me.

Hebrews 2:3

how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him,

Judges 12:3

And when I saw that you would not deliver me, I took my life in my hand, and crossed over against the Ammonites, and the Lord gave them into my hand; why then have you come up to me this day, to fight against me?”

Judges 9:17

for my father fought for you, and risked his life, and rescued you from the hand of Midian;

1 Samuel 11:13

But Saul said, “Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the Lord has wrought deliverance in Israel.”

1 Samuel 14:45

Then the people said to Saul, “Shall Jonathan die, who has wrought this great victory in Israel? Far from it! As the Lord lives, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he has wrought with God this day.” So the people ransomed Jonathan, that he did not die.

1 Samuel 19:6

And Saul hearkened to the voice of Jonathan; Saul swore, “As the Lord lives, he shall not be put to death.”

1 Samuel 20:32

Then Jonathan answered Saul his father, “Why should he be put to death? What has he done?”

1 Samuel 22:14

Then Ahimelech answered the king, “And who among all your servants is so faithful as David, who is the king's son-in-law, and captain over your bodyguard, and honored in your house?

1 Samuel 28:21

And the woman came to Saul, and when she saw that he was terrified, she said to him, “Behold, your handmaid has hearkened to you; I have taken my life in my hand, and have hearkened to what you have said to me.