And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying, Answerest thou not, Abner? Then Abner answered and said, Who art thou that criest to the king?
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Verse 14 is found in chapter 26 of 1 Samuel. From a safe distance, David confronts Saul and demonstrates that once again he could have killed him. David accuses those around the king of failing to protect him properly, but avoids turning the situation into an execution. He also asks why Saul is pursuing someone who poses no legitimate threat. David’s defense combines respect for the king with a denunciation of unjust persecution. The future ruler leaves the outcome to God.
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Compare 1 Samuel 26:14 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
und schrie das Volk an und Abner, den Sohn Ners, und sprach: Hörst du nicht, Abner? Und Abner antwortete und sprach: Wer bist du, daß du so schreist gegen den König?
Y dio voces David al pueblo, y a Abner hijo de Ner, diciendo: ¿No respondes, Abner? Entonces Abner respondió y dijo: ¿Quién eres tú que das voces al rey?
David llamó a la tropa y a Abner, hijo de Ner: «¿No respondes, Abner?». Abner respondió: «¿Quién eres tú, que llamas al rey?».
Et il cria au peuple et à Abner, fils de Ner: Ne répondras-tu pas, Abner? Abner répondit: Qui es-tu, toi qui pousses des cris vers le roi?
E gridò al popolo e ad Abner, figliuolo di Ner, dicendo: Non rispondi, Abner? E Abner rispose, e disse: Chi sei tu, che gridi al re?
E Davi bradou ao povo, e a Abner, filho de Ner, dizendo: Não responderás, Abner? Então Abner respondeu e disse: Quem és tu, que bradas ao rei?
大衛 呼叫百姓和 尼珥 的兒子 押尼珥 說:「 押尼珥 ,你為何不回答呢?」 押尼珥 回答說:「你是誰?竟敢呼喚王呢?」
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