And David said unto him: What is the matter that is come to pass? Tell me. He said: The people are fled from the battle: and many of the people are fallen and dead. Moreover Saul and Jonathan his son are slain.
2 Samuel 1:5 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And David said to the young man that told him: How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son, are dead? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition David said to the young man, How do you know Saul and Jonathan his son are dead? American Standard Version (1901) And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son are dead? Common English Bible “How do you know,” David asked the young man who brought the news, “that Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?” Catholic Public Domain Version And David said to the youth who was reporting to him, "How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan have died?" English Standard Version 2016 Then David said to the young man who told him, “How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?” |
And David said unto him: What is the matter that is come to pass? Tell me. He said: The people are fled from the battle: and many of the people are fallen and dead. Moreover Saul and Jonathan his son are slain.
And the young man that told him said: I came by chance upon mount Gelboe, and Saul leaned upon his spear: and the chariots and horsemen drew nigh unto him.
The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.
It is the glory of God to conceal the word, and the glory of kings to search out the speech.