2 Samuel 1:7

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

When he turned around and saw me, he called out and I answered, ‘Here I am!’

American Standard Version (1901)

And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.

Bible in Basic English

And looking back, he saw me and gave a cry to me. And answering him I said, Here am I.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And looking behind him, and seeing me, he called me. And I answered, Here am I.

Free Bible Version

He turned around and saw me. He called out and I replied, ‘I'm here to help!’

Geneva Bible 1599

And when he looked backe, he saw me, and called me. And I answered, Here am I.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.

Translation for Translators

Saul turned around and saw me, and he called out to me. I answered him and said, ‘What do you want me to do?’

Unlocked Literal Bible

Saul turned around and saw me and called out to me. I answered, 'Here I am.'

Noah Webster Bible

And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called to me. And I answered, Here am I.

World English Bible

When he looked behind him, he saw me and called to me. I answered, ‘Here I am.’

Young's Literal Translation

and he turneth behind him, and seeth me, and calleth unto me, and I say, Here [am] I.

Context

Saul’s Death Reported to David

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 and I answered, ‘Here I am!’

Summary

In this verse, an Amalekite man approaches David with news of King Saul and his sons' deaths, claiming to have killed Saul himself. The man's account contradicts the true events recorded in 1 Samuel 31, where Saul fell on his own sword. This deception reveals the Amalekite's attempt to gain favor with David by falsely claiming responsibility for Saul's death. It serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of dishonesty and manipulation, highlighting the importance of integrity and truthfulness in all circumstances.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

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 the Israelites, and as his being an Amalekite shows; for such an one would hardly be admitted among the latter, though it is most likely he was with neither, but happened to come that way just at that time: and I answered, here am I; ready to hear what thou hast to say, and do thy pleasure.

2 Samuel 1:7

Saul’s Death Reported to David

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Berean Standard Bible

When he turned around and saw me, he called out and I answered, ‘Here I am!’

American Standard Version (1901)

And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.

Bible in Basic English

And looking back, he saw me and gave a cry to me. And answering him I said, Here am I.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And looking behind him, and seeing me, he called me. And I answered, Here am I.

Free Bible Version

He turned around and saw me. He called out and I replied, ‘I'm here to help!’

Geneva Bible 1599

And when he looked backe, he saw me, and called me. And I answered, Here am I.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.

Translation for Translators

Saul turned around and saw me, and he called out to me. I answered him and said, ‘What do you want me to do?’

Unlocked Literal Bible

Saul turned around and saw me and called out to me. I answered, 'Here I am.'

Noah Webster Bible

And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called to me. And I answered, Here am I.

World English Bible

When he looked behind him, he saw me and called to me. I answered, ‘Here I am.’

Young's Literal Translation

and he turneth behind him, and seeth me, and calleth unto me, and I say, Here [am] I.