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Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.
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Verse 20 is found in chapter 1 of 2 Samuel. David’s lament for Saul and Jonathan transforms the military tragedy into a poetic reflection on Israel and its leaders. David does not celebrate the fall of his persecutor, but remembers his military greatness and expresses especially deep grief for Jonathan. The repeated call not to announce the defeat in Gath and Ashkelon emphasizes concern for Israel’s honor before its enemies. The poem reveals the emotional and theological dimension of David’s loyalty.
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Compare 2 Samuel 1:20 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.
Deutsch · L1912 Sagt's nicht an zu Gath, verkündet's nicht auf den Gassen zu Askalon, daß sich nicht freuen die Töchter der Philister, daß nicht frohlocken die Töchter der Unbeschnittenen.
Español · RVR1909 No lo denunciéis en Gath, No deis las nuevas en las plazas de Ascalón; Porque no se alegren las hijas de los Filisteos, Porque no salten de gozo las hijas de los incircuncisos.
Español · NTBT No lo cuenten en Gat ni lo anuncien en las calles de Ascalón, para que no se alegren las hijas de los filisteos ni se regocijen las hijas de los incircuncisos.
Français · LSG Ne l'annoncez point dans Gath, N'en publiez point la nouvelle dans les rues d'Askalon, De peur que les filles des Philistins ne se réjouissent, De peur que les filles des incirconcis ne triomphent.
Italiano · DIO1885 Nol rapportate in Gat, E non ne recate le novelle nelle piazze di Ascalon; Che talora le figliuole de’ Filistei non se ne rallegrino; Che talora le figliuole degl’incirconcisi non ne facciano festa.
Português · ARC Não o noticieis em Gate, não o publiqueis nas ruas de Ascalom, para que não se alegrem as filhas dos filisteus, para que não saltem de contentamento as filhas dos incircuncisos.
中文 · RCUV 不要在 迦特 報告， 不要在 亞實基倫 街上傳揚， 免得 非利士 的女子歡喜， 免得未受割禮之人的女子歡樂。
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