1 Samuel 26:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

David took the spear and the water jar, then left the camp. None of Saul's soldiers knew what had happened or even woke up—the LORD had made all of them fall sound asleep.

Cross References

Genesis 15:12

As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and everything became dark and frightening.

Genesis 2:21

So the LORD God made him fall into a deep sleep, and he took out one of the man's ribs. Then after closing the man's side,

Esther 6:1

That night the king could not sleep, and he got a servant to read him the records of what had happened since he had been king.

Isaiah 29:10

The LORD has made you drowsy; he put you into a deep sleep and covered your head.

1 Samuel 24:4

They whispered to David, “The LORD told you he was going to let you defeat your enemies and do whatever you want with them. This must be the day the LORD was talking about.” David sneaked over and cut off a small piece of Saul's robe, but Saul didn't notice a thing.

1 Samuel 26:13

David and Abishai crossed the valley and went to the top of the next hill, where they were at a safe distance.

1 Samuel 26:7

That same night, David and Abishai crept into the camp. Saul was sleeping, and his spear was stuck in the ground not far from his head. Abner and the soldiers were sound asleep all around him.