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1 Samuel 18:11

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and Saul cast the spear; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall. And David avoided out of his presence twice.

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1 Samuel 18:11 in other translations

and Saul threw the spear, for he said, “I will pin David to the wall!” David escaped from his presence twice.

1 Samuel 18:11 · World English Bible

1 Samuel 18:11 in context

  1. 9And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.
  2. 10And it came to pass on the morrow, that an evil spirit from God came mightily upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as he did day by day. And Saul had his spear in his hand;
  3. 11and Saul cast the spear; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall. And David avoided out of his presence twice.
  4. 12And Saul was afraid of David, because Jehovah was with him, and was departed from Saul.
  5. 13Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.