1 Samuel 18:11
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice.”
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“and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.”
King James Version · Public Domain“and Saul cast the spear; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall. And David avoided out of his presence twice.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and Saul casteth the javelin, and saith, `I smite through David, even through the wall;' and David turneth round out of his presence twice.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Samuel 18:11 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 19:9But as Saul was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, a spirit of distress from the LORD came upon him. While David was playing the harp,
- 1 Samuel 20:33Then Saul hurled his spear at Jonathan to kill him; so Jonathan knew that his father was determined to kill David.
- Psalms 37:32Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them,
- Proverbs 27:4Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?
- Isaiah 54:17No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.
- Luke 4:30But Jesus passed through the crowd and went on His way.
- John 8:59At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.
- John 10:39At this, they tried again to seize Him, but He escaped their grasp.
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