1 Samuel 8:3
Context8:3 But his sons did not follow 1 his ways. Instead, they made money dishonestly, accepted bribes, and perverted justice. 2
1 Samuel 11:13
Context11:13 But Saul said, “No one will be killed on this day. For today the Lord has given Israel a victory!”
1 Samuel 15:8
Context15:8 He captured King Agag of the Amalekites alive, but he executed all Agag’s people 3 with the sword.
1 Samuel 16:8
Context16:8 Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel. 4 But Samuel 5 said, “The Lord has not chosen this one, either.”
1 Samuel 18:7
Context18:7 The women who were playing the music sang,
“Saul has struck down his thousands,
but David his tens of thousands!”
1 Samuel 18:16
Context18:16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he was the one leading them out to battle and back.
1 Samuel 22:16
Context22:16 But the king said, “You will surely die, Ahimelech, you and all your father’s house!
1 Samuel 22:20
Context22:20 But one of the sons of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped and fled to David. His name was Abiathar.
1 tn Heb “walk in” (also in v. 5).
2 tn Heb “and they turned aside after unjust gain and took bribes and perverted justice.”
3 tn Heb “all the people.” For clarity “Agag’s” has been supplied in the translation.
4 tn Heb “and caused him to pass before.”
5 tn Heb “he” (also in v. 9); the referent (Samuel) has been specified in the translation for clarity.