And when he was questioned by the men of that place about his wife, he answered, "She is my sister." For he was afraid to confess her to be his mate, thinking that perhaps they would put him to death because of her beauty.
1 Samuel 21:12 - Catholic Public Domain Version Then David took these words to his heart, and he became exceedingly afraid before the face of Achish, the king of Gath. 更多版本King James Version (Oxford) 1769 And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition David took these words to heart and was much afraid of Achish king of Gath. American Standard Version (1901) And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath. Common English Bible David took these words very seriously and became very frightened of Achish, Gath’s king. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But David laid up these words in his heart, and was exceedingly afraid at the face of Achis the king of Geth. English Standard Version 2016 And David took these words to heart and was much afraid of Achish the king of Gath. |
And when he was questioned by the men of that place about his wife, he answered, "She is my sister." For he was afraid to confess her to be his mate, thinking that perhaps they would put him to death because of her beauty.
Let them be confounded and in awe, who pursue my soul. Let them be turned back and be confounded, who think up evil against me.
And he descended with them and went to Nazareth. And he was subordinate to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart.
And the women sang, as they played, saying, "Saul has struck down a thousand, and David ten thousand."
And so, David rose up, and he fled on that day from the face of Saul. And he went to Achish, the king of Gath.
And he altered his mouth before them, and he slipped down between their hands. And he stumbled against the doors of the gate. And his spit flowed down his beard.