2 Samuel 1:7
2 Samuel 1:7 in Multiple Translations
When he turned around and saw me, he called out and I answered, ‘Here I am!’
And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.
And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.
And looking back, he saw me and gave a cry to me. And answering him I said, Here am I.
He turned around and saw me. He called out and I replied, ‘I'm here to help!’
And when he looked backe, he saw me, and called me. And I answered, Here am I.
and he turneth behind him, and seeth me, and calleth unto me, and I say, Here [am] I.
When he looked behind him, he saw me and called to me. I answered, ‘Here I am.’
And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called to me. And I answered, Here am I.
And looking behind him, and seeing me, he called me. And I answered, Here am I.
Saul turned around and saw me, and he called out to me. I answered him and said, ‘What do you want me to do?’
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 1:7
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2 Samuel 1:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּ֥פֶן
אַחֲרָ֖י/ו
וַ/יִּרְאֵ֑/נִי
וַ/יִּקְרָ֣א
אֵלָ֔/י
וָ/אֹמַ֖ר
הִנֵּֽ/נִי
וַ/יִּ֥פֶן
pânâh
H6437
Corner (Gate)
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַחֲרָ֖י/ו
ʼachar
H310
after
Prep | Suff
וַ/יִּרְאֵ֑/נִי
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
וַ/יִּקְרָ֣א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֵלָ֔/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
וָ/אֹמַ֖ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
הִנֵּֽ/נִי
hên
H2005
look!
Part | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 1:7
וַ/יִּ֥פֶן
pânâh
H6437
"Corner (Gate)"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to turn or face something, like looking at a corner or a gate. It appears in descriptions of daily life and interactions, like in Genesis and Psalms. It's about changing direction or focus.
Definition: This name means corner, to turn, to turn back Another spelling of pin.nah (פִּנָּה "Corner( Gate)" H6438)
Usage: Occurs in 128 OT verses. KJV: appear, at (even-) tide, behold, cast out, come on, [idiom] corner, dawning, empty, go away, lie, look, mark, pass away, prepare, regard, (have) respect (to), (re-) turn (aside, away, back, face, self), [idiom] right (early). See also: Genesis 18:22; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 25:16.
אַחֲרָ֖י/ו
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Prep | Suff
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
וַ/יִּרְאֵ֑/נִי
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
וַ/יִּקְרָ֣א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
אֵלָ֔/י
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
וָ/אֹמַ֖ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
הִנֵּֽ/נִי
hên
H2005
"look!"
Part | Suff
An expression meaning look or behold, used to get someone's attention, like in the prophet Isaiah's writings. It can also express surprise or introduce a hypothetical situation.
Definition: interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)
Usage: Occurs in 311 OT verses. KJV: behold, if, lo, though. See also: Genesis 3:22; Job 2:6; Psalms 51:7.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 1:7
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Context — Saul’s Death Reported to David
5Then David asked the young man who had brought him the report, “How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?”
6“I happened to be on Mount Gilboa,” he replied, “and there was Saul, leaning on his spear, with the chariots and the cavalry closing in on him.
7When he turned around and saw me, he called out to me, and I answered, ‘Here I am!’
8‘Who are you?’ he asked. So I told him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’ 9Then he begged me, ‘Stand over me and kill me, for agony has seized me, but my life still lingers.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 22:12 | “Listen now, son of Ahitub,” said Saul. “Here I am, my lord,” he replied. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 9:6 | And when Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he fell facedown in reverence. Then David said, “Mephibosheth!” “I am your servant,” he replied. |
| 3 | Judges 9:54 | He quickly called his armor-bearer, saying, “Draw your sword and kill me, lest they say of me, ‘A woman killed him.’” So Abimelech’s armor-bearer ran his sword through him, and he died. |
| 4 | Isaiah 65:1 | “I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. To a nation that did not call My name, I said, ‘Here I am! Here I am!’ |
| 5 | Isaiah 6:8 | Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” |
2 Samuel 1:7 Summary
This verse describes a moment when an Amalekite encounters Saul on Mount Gilboa and responds to his call. The Amalekite says 'Here I am!' which is a phrase often used to show readiness to serve or help, similar to how the prophet Samuel responded to God's call in 1 Samuel 3:4-10. This verse reminds us that we should be attentive to the needs of those around us and be willing to serve and help others, just as we are called to serve the Lord, as seen in Matthew 20:26-28 and Galatians 5:13. By focusing on serving others, we can demonstrate our love for God and for those around us, as commanded in Mark 12:30-31.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of this verse?
This verse is part of a conversation between David and an Amalekite, who is describing his encounter with Saul on Mount Gilboa, as seen in 2 Samuel 1:5-6, where David inquires about the death of Saul and his son Jonathan.
Why did the Amalekite approach Saul?
The Amalekite's motives are not entirely clear, but it can be inferred that he saw an opportunity to gain favor with David by bringing news of Saul's death, as David had been at odds with Saul, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 18:8-11 and 1 Samuel 23:14-29.
What can we learn from the Amalekite's response to Saul?
The Amalekite's response, 'Here I am!' in 2 Samuel 1:7, shows that he was attempting to present himself as a servant or helper to Saul, which can be seen as a way of seeking to gain favor or advantage, similar to how we are called to present ourselves as servants of the Lord, as seen in Romans 6:13 and 1 Corinthians 6:20.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of David's rise to kingship and the fulfillment of God's promise to him, as seen in 1 Samuel 16:13 and 2 Samuel 2:1-7, and serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and plan, as stated in Isaiah 46:10 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can be more attentive to the needs of those around me, just as the Amalekite was aware of Saul's presence?
- How can I use my words and actions to bring comfort or help to those who are struggling, as the Amalekite attempted to do with Saul?
- What are some areas in my life where I am trying to gain favor or advantage, and how can I instead focus on serving the Lord and others?
- How can I apply the principle of presenting myself as a servant of the Lord, as seen in Romans 6:13, to my daily life and interactions with others?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 1:7
And when he looked behind him,.... To see how near the enemy was, and who were pursuing him: he saw me, and called unto me; by which it should rather seem that he belonged to the Philistines than to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 1:7
And David said unto him, From whence comest thou? And he said unto him, Out of the camp of Israel am I escaped. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 1:7
2 Samuel 1:7 And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here [am] I.Ver. 7. And when he looked behind him.] This fellow had taught his tongue to speak lies, and wearied himself to commit iniquity. He was an artist at it: and, like Dolon in Homer, “Iσκεψευδεαπολλαλεγεινετυμοισινομοια.”
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Exposition on Psalm 133 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the beauty and importance of brethren dwelling together in unity, as highlighted in Psalms 132:1. He emphasizes how this unity led to the formation of Mon |
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Jesus Answered and Said Unto Her, if Thou Knewest the Gift of God by John Calvin | John Calvin preaches on Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well, highlighting Christ's grace and compassion in offering living water to someone who did not deserve |