1 Samuel 25:5

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“So David sent ten young men and instructed them, “Go up to Nabal at Carmel. Greet him in my name”

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BSBPD

“So David sent ten young men and instructed them, “Go up to Nabal at Carmel. Greet him in my name”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And David sent out ten young men, and David said unto the young men, Get you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name:”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And David sent ten young men, and David said unto the young men, Get you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name:”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and David sendeth ten young men, and David saith to the young men, `Go ye up to Carmel, and ye have come in unto Nabal, and asked of him in my name of welfare,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Samuel 25:5 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 43:23“It is fine,” said the steward. “Do not be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, gave you the treasure that was in your sacks. I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.
  2. 1 Samuel 17:18Take also these ten portions of cheese to the commander of their unit. Check on the welfare of your brothers and bring back an assurance from them.
  3. 1 Samuel 17:22Then David left his supplies in the care of the quartermaster and ran to the battle line. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were doing.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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