2 Samuel 9:1
ContextNET © | 1 Then David asked, “Is anyone still left from the family 2 of Saul, so that I may extend kindness to him for the sake of Jonathan?” |
NIV © | David asked, "Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?" |
NASB © | Then David said, "Is there yet anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?" |
NLT © | One day David began wondering if anyone in Saul’s family was still alive, for he had promised Jonathan that he would show kindness to them. |
MSG © | One day David asked, "Is there anyone left of Saul's family? If so, I'd like to show him some kindness in honor of Jonathan." |
BBE © | And David said, Is there still anyone of Saul’s family living, so that I may be a friend to him, because of Jonathan? |
NRSV © | David asked, "Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I may show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?" |
NKJV © | Now David said, "Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?" |
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LXXM | eneken {PREP} iwnayan {N-PRI} |
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NET © | 1 Then David asked, “Is anyone still left from the family 2 of Saul, so that I may extend kindness to him for the sake of Jonathan?” |
NET © Notes |
1 sn 2 Samuel 9–20 is known as the Succession Narrative. It is a literary unit that describes David’s efforts at consolidating his own kingdom following the demise of King Saul; it also provides the transition to subsequent leadership on the part of David’s successor Solomon. 2 tn Heb “house.” |