1 Samuel 19:5 - Tree of Life Version

⁵ For he put his life in his hand and killed the Philistine, and Adonai won a great victory for all Israel—you saw it and rejoiced. So why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David without a cause?”

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵ 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

⁵ 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)

⁵ 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

⁵ 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

⁵ 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

⁵ 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

but he stood his ground and struck down the Philistines until his hand became weary and stuck to the sword. So Adonai brought about a great victory that day, and the people returned after him only to strip the slain.

1 Chronicles 11:14

but they took a stand in the middle of the plot; they defended it and struck down the Philistines. Adonai delivered a great victory.

1 Chronicles 11:18

So the three broke through the Philistine camp and drew water from the cistern by the gate in Bethlehem and carried it back to David. But David refused to drink it. He poured it out to Adonai

Psalm 109:5

They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

Psalm 119:109

My soul is continually in danger, yet I have not forgotten Your Torah.

Psalm 25:3

Surely no one who waits for You will be ashamed. But the treacherous without cause will be ashamed.

Psalm 69:4

I am worn out by my crying, my throat is parched, my eyes fail, waiting for my God.

Psalm 94:21

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

Exodus 14:13

But Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid! Stand still, and see the salvation of Adonai, which He will perform for you today. You have seen the Egyptians today, but you will never see them again, ever!

Jeremiah 26:15

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

Matthew 27:24

When Pilate saw he was accomplishing nothing, but instead a riot was starting, he took some water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this blood,” he said. “You see to it yourselves!”

Matthew 27:4

saying, “I’ve sinned, betraying innocent blood!” But they said, “What’s that to us? You see to it yourself!”

John 15:25

So is fulfilled the word written in their Scripture, ‘They hated Me for no reason.’

Acts 20:24

However, I don’t consider my life of any value, except that I might finish my course and the office I received from the Lord Yeshua, to declare the Good News of the grace of God.

Philippians 2:30

because he came close to death for the work of Messiah, risking his life to make up for what was lacking in your service to me.

Hebrews 2:3

how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? It was first spoken through the Lord and confirmed to us by those who heard.

Judges 12:3

So when I saw that you weren’t going to deliver, I put my life in my hand and crossed over against the children of Ammon, and Adonai gave them into my hand. So why have you come up to me today, to fight me?”

Judges 9:17

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

1 Samuel 11:13

But Saul replied, “No man will be put to death this day, for today Adonai has brought deliverance to Israel.”

1 Samuel 14:45

But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan die? It was he who brought about this great deliverance in Israel! Far be it! As Adonai lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground! For he has worked with God this day.” So the people rescued Jonathan and he did not die.

1 Samuel 19:6

Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan, and Saul swore, “As Adonai lives, he will not be put to death.”

1 Samuel 20:32

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

1 Samuel 22:14

Then Ahimelech answered the king saying, “Who among all your servants is as trusted as David, the king’s son-in-law, a captain of the royal guard, and honored in your house?

1 Samuel 28:21

Then the woman came to Saul and saw that he was so agitated, so she told him, “Behold, your maidservant obeyed you; I put my life in my hand by listening to your words, which you spoke to me.