Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Saul said nothing that day, for he thought, “Something must have happened to David to make him ceremonially unclean—surely he is unclean.” New Living Translation Saul didn’t say anything about it that day, for he said to himself, “Something must have made David ceremonially unclean.” English Standard Version Yet Saul did not say anything that day, for he thought, “Something has happened to him. He is not clean; surely he is not clean.” Berean Standard Bible Saul said nothing that day because he thought, “Something has happened to David to make him ceremonially unclean—surely he is unclean.” King James Bible Nevertheless Saul spake not any thing that day: for he thought, Something hath befallen him, he is not clean; surely he is not clean. New King James Version Nevertheless Saul did not say anything that day, for he thought, “Something has happened to him; he is unclean, surely he is unclean.” New American Standard Bible Nevertheless Saul did not say anything that day, because he thought, “It must have been an accident; he is not clean, undoubtedly he is not clean.” NASB 1995 Nevertheless Saul did not speak anything that day, for he thought, “It is an accident, he is not clean, surely he is not clean.” NASB 1977 Nevertheless Saul did not speak anything that day, for he thought, “It is an accident, he is not clean, surely he is not clean.” Legacy Standard Bible Nevertheless Saul did not speak anything that day, for he said, “It is an accident; he is not clean; surely he is not clean.” Amplified Bible Yet Saul did not say anything that day, for he thought, “It is an incident [of some kind] and he is not [ceremonially] clean—surely he is unclean.” Christian Standard Bible Saul did not say anything that day because he thought, “Something unexpected has happened; he must be ceremonially unclean—yes, that’s it, he is unclean.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Saul did not say anything that day because he thought, “Something unexpected has happened; he must be ceremonially unclean—yes, that’s it, he is unclean.” American Standard Version Nevertheless Saul spake not anything that day: for he thought, Something hath befallen him, he is not clean; surely he is not clean. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Shaul did not say a thing on that day, because he said ‘Perhaps it happens that he is being purified, or perhaps he has not been purified’ Brenton Septuagint Translation And Saul said nothing on that day, for he said, It seems to have fallen out that he is not clean, because he has not purified himself. Contemporary English Version Saul didn't say anything that day, because he was thinking, "Something must have happened to make David unfit to be at the Festival. Yes, something must have happened." Douay-Rheims Bible And Saul said nothing that day, for he thought it might have happened to him, that he was not clean, nor purified. English Revised Version Nevertheless Saul spake not any thing that day: for he thought, Something hath befallen him, he is not clean; surely he is not clean. GOD'S WORD® Translation Saul didn't say anything that day, thinking, "Something has happened to him so that he's unclean. He must be unclean." Good News Translation but Saul said nothing that day, because he thought, "Something has happened to him, and he is not ritually pure." International Standard Version Saul didn't say anything that day because he told himself, "Something has happened; he's unclean; surely he's not clean." JPS Tanakh 1917 Nevertheless Saul spoke not any thing that day; for he thought: 'Something hath befallen him, he is unclean; surely he is not clean.' Literal Standard Version And Saul has not spoken anything on that day, for he said, “It [is] an accident; he is not clean—surely not clean.” Majority Standard Bible Saul said nothing that day because he thought, “Something has happened to David to make him ceremonially unclean—surely he is unclean.” New American Bible Saul, however, said nothing that day, for he thought, “He must have become unclean by accident.” NET Bible However, Saul said nothing about it that day, for he thought, "Something has happened to make him ceremonially unclean. Yes, he must be unclean." New Revised Standard Version Saul did not say anything that day; for he thought, “Something has befallen him; he is not clean, surely he is not clean.” New Heart English Bible Nevertheless Saul did not say anything that day: for he thought, "Something has happened to him. He is not clean. Surely he is not clean." Webster's Bible Translation Nevertheless Saul spoke not any thing that day: for he thought, Something hath befallen him, he is not clean; surely he is not clean. World English Bible Nevertheless Saul didn’t say anything that day, for he thought, “Something has happened to him. He is not clean. Surely he is not clean.” Young's Literal Translation And Saul hath not spoken anything on that day, for he said, 'It is an accident; he is not clean -- surely not clean.' Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jonathan and David Renew Their Covenant…25He sat in his usual place by the wall, opposite Jonathan and beside Abner, but David’s place was empty. 26Saul said nothing that day because he thought, “Something has happened to David to make him ceremonially unclean — surely he is unclean.” 27But on the day after the New Moon, the second day, David’s place was still empty, and Saul asked his son Jonathan, “Why hasn’t the son of Jesse come to the meal either yesterday or today?”… Cross References Leviticus 7:20 But if anyone who is unclean eats meat from the peace offering that belongs to the LORD, that person must be cut off from his people. Leviticus 7:21 If one touches anything unclean, whether human uncleanness, an unclean animal, or any unclean, detestable thing, and then eats any of the meat of the peace offering that belongs to the LORD, that person must be cut off from his people." Leviticus 15:5 Anyone who touches his bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening. 1 Samuel 16:5 "In peace," he replied. "I have come to sacrifice to the LORD. Consecrate yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice." Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice. 1 Samuel 20:27 But on the day after the New Moon, the second day, David's place was still empty, and Saul asked his son Jonathan, "Why hasn't the son of Jesse come to the meal either yesterday or today?" Treasury of Scripture Nevertheless Saul spoke not any thing that day: for he thought, Something has befallen him, he is not clean; surely he is not clean. he is not clean Leviticus 7:21 Moreover the soul that shall touch any unclean thing, as the uncleanness of man, or any unclean beast, or any abominable unclean thing, and eat of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which pertain unto the LORD, even that soul shall be cut off from his people. Leviticus 11:24,27,31,40 And for these ye shall be unclean: whosoever toucheth the carcase of them shall be unclean until the even… Leviticus 15:5,16,17,19-21 And whosoever toucheth his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even… Jump to Previous Accident Befallen Ceremonially Clean David ly Making Nevertheless Saul Something Speak Surely Thought UncleanJump to Next Accident Befallen Ceremonially Clean David ly Making Nevertheless Saul Something Speak Surely Thought Unclean1 Samuel 20 1. David consults with Jonathan for his safety11. Jonathan and David renew their covenant by oath 18. Jonathan's token to David 23. Saul, missing David, seeks to kill Jonathan 35. Jonathan affectionately takes his leave of David Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Saulשָׁא֛וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites said דִבֶּ֥ר (ḏib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue nothing וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no that הַה֑וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day because כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he thought, אָמַר֙ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Something has happened to מִקְרֶ֣ה (miq·reh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4745: Something met with, an accident, fortune [David] ה֔וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are to make him ceremonially unclean— בִּלְתִּ֥י (bil·tî) Preposition Strong's 1115: A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until surely כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he [is] ה֖וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are unclean.” לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no Links 1 Samuel 20:26 NIV1 Samuel 20:26 NLT 1 Samuel 20:26 ESV 1 Samuel 20:26 NASB 1 Samuel 20:26 KJV 1 Samuel 20:26 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 20:26 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 20:26 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 20:26 French Bible 1 Samuel 20:26 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 20:26 Nevertheless Saul didn't say anything that day: (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |