1 Samuel 18:7

And the women began the strain, and said, 1 Saul has smitten his thousands, 1 And David his ten thousands.

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In The King James Version

And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.

In Context

6And there came out women in dances to meet David out of all the cities of Israel, with timbrels, and with rejoicing, and with cymbals.

8And it seemed evil in the eyes of Saul concerning this matter, and he said, To David they have given ten thousands, and to me they have given thousands.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 21:11And he gave it him; and David arose, and fled in that day from the presence of Saul: and David came to Achish king of Gath.

1 Samuel 29:5Is not this David whom they celebrated in dances, saying, 1 Saul has smitten his thousands, 1 And David his ten thousands?

Psalms 24:7Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my sins of ignorance: 1 Remember me according to thy mercy, 1 For thy goodness’ sake, O Lord. 1

Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 18:7-12

David Honoured by the People; Saul Troubled with an Evil Spirit. ( b. c. 1060.) 6 And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of music. 7 And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands. 8 And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said,… Read the whole commentary →

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