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2 Samuel 1:8

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Berean Standard Bible

‘Who are you?’ he asked. So I told him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’

American Standard Version (1901)

And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.

Bible in Basic English

And he said to me, Who are you? And I said, I am an Amalekite.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he said to me: Who art thou? And I said to him: I am an Amalecite.

Free Bible Version

He asked me, ‘Who are you?’ I told him, ‘I'm an Amalekite.’

Geneva Bible 1599

And he said vnto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.

Translation for Translators

He replied, ‘Who are you?’ I replied, ‘I am a descendant of Amalek.’

Unlocked Literal Bible

He said to me, 'Who are you?' I answered him, 'I am an Amalekite.'

Noah Webster Bible

And he said to me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.

World English Bible

He said to me, ‘Who are you?’ I answered him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’

Young's Literal Translation

And he saith to me, Who [art] thou? and I say unto him, An Amalekite I [am].'

Context

Saul’s Death Reported to David

⁷When he turned around and saw me, he called out and I answered, ‘Here I am!’ ⁸‘Who are you?’ he asked. So I told him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’

Summary

In this verse, an Amalekite man falsely claims to have killed King Saul, hoping to gain favor with David. This deceitful act reveals the man's lack of respect for God's anointed king and his attempt to take advantage of the situation for personal gain. The man's story contradicts the actual account of Saul's death, as recorded in 1 Samuel, showing the consequences of dishonesty and dishonoring those in authority. This incident sets the stage for David's response to the news of Saul's death and reflects the importance of integrity and loyalty in God's kingdom.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

I am an Amalekite - Dr. Delaney remarks that an Amalekite took that crown from off the head of Saul, which he had forfeited by his disobedience in the case of Amalek.

2 Samuel 1:8

Saul’s Death Reported to David

⁷When he turned around and saw me, he called out and I answered, ‘Here I am!’ ⁸‘Who are you?’ he asked. So I told him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’

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Berean Standard Bible

‘Who are you?’ he asked. So I told him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’

American Standard Version (1901)

And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.

Bible in Basic English

And he said to me, Who are you? And I said, I am an Amalekite.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he said to me: Who art thou? And I said to him: I am an Amalecite.

Free Bible Version

He asked me, ‘Who are you?’ I told him, ‘I'm an Amalekite.’

Geneva Bible 1599

And he said vnto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.

Translation for Translators

He replied, ‘Who are you?’ I replied, ‘I am a descendant of Amalek.’

Unlocked Literal Bible

He said to me, 'Who are you?' I answered him, 'I am an Amalekite.'

Noah Webster Bible

And he said to me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.

World English Bible

He said to me, ‘Who are you?’ I answered him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’

Young's Literal Translation

And he saith to me, Who [art] thou? and I say unto him, An Amalekite I [am].'