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Holman Bible
During David’s reign there was a famine for three successive years, so David inquired of the Lord. The Lord answered, “It is because of the blood shed by Saul and his family when he killed the Gibeonites.”
New American Standard Bible
Now there was
King James Version
Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David inquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites.
International Standard Version
One time there was a famine during David's reign that went on for three straight years. David sought the LORD, who said, "Saul and his household are guilty because he executed the Gibeonites."
A Conservative Version
And there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David sought the face of LORD. And LORD said, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he put to death the Gibeonites.
American Standard Version
And there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David sought the face of Jehovah. And Jehovah said, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he put to death the Gibeonites.
Amplified
There was famine in the days of David for three consecutive years; and David sought the presence (face) of the Lord [asking the reason]. The Lord replied, “It is because of Saul and his bloody house, because
Bible in Basic English
In the days of David they were short of food for three years, year after year; and David went before the Lord for directions. And the Lord said, On Saul and on his family there is blood, because he put the Gibeonites to death.
Darby Translation
And there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David inquired of Jehovah. And Jehovah said, It is for Saul, and for his house of blood, because he slew the Gibeonites.
Julia Smith Translation
And there will be a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David will seek the face of Jehovah. And Jehovah will say, For Saul and for the house of bloods, because he killed the Gibeonites.
King James 2000
Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David inquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites.
Lexham Expanded Bible
There [was] a famine in the days of David [for] three years, year after year. And David {inquired of Yahweh}, and Yahweh said, "The bloodguilt [is] on Saul and on his household, because he killed the Gibeonites."
Modern King James verseion
And there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year. And David inquired of Jehovah. And Jehovah answered, For Saul, and for his bloody house, because he killed the Gibeonites.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then there fell a hunger in the days of David: three years, year by year. And David enquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, "It is for Saul's sake and the house of blood, because he slew the Gibeonites."
NET Bible
During David's reign there was a famine for three consecutive years. So David inquired of the Lord. The Lord said, "It is because of Saul and his bloodstained family, because he murdered the Gibeonites."
New Heart English Bible
There was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David sought the face of the LORD. The LORD said, "It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he put to death the Gibeonites."
The Emphasized Bible
And there came to be a famine, in the days of David, for three years, year after year, so then David sought the face of Yahweh, - and Yahweh said - It respecteth Saul and his house, as to bloodshed, in that he put to death the Gibeonites.
Webster
Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David inquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites.
World English Bible
There was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David sought the face of Yahweh. Yahweh said, "It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he put to death the Gibeonites."
Youngs Literal Translation
And there is a famine in the days of David three years, year after year, and David seeketh the face of Jehovah, and Jehovah saith, 'For Saul and for the bloody house, because that he put to death the Gibeonites.'
Themes
Anger of God » Exemplified against » Saul's family
Covenant » Of men with men » Breach of, punished
David » King of israel » Death and burial of saul and his sons
Famine » Instances of » In canaan
Famine » Instances of, in scripture » In the reign of david
gibeon » A city » A city of the hivites » Seven sons of saul killed at, to avenge the inhabitants of
Gibeonites » Israel plagued for saul's cruelty to
saul » King of israel » Kills the gibeonites; crime avenged by the death of seven of his sons
Topics
Interlinear
Shalowsh
Shaneh (in pl. only),
Shaneh (in pl. only),
שׁנה שׁנה
Shaneh (in pl. only),
year, not translated, yearly, yearly + , year , live , old ,
Usage: 811
Baqash
Paniym
Dam
Bayith
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 21:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Famine Brings Justice
1 During David’s reign there was a famine for three successive years, so David inquired of the Lord. The Lord answered, “It is because of the blood shed by Saul and his family when he killed the Gibeonites.”
2
The Gibeonites were not Israelites but rather a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had taken an oath concerning them,
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 12:10
There was a famine in the land,
Numbers 27:21
He will stand before Eleazar who will consult the Lord for him with the decision of the Urim.
Genesis 26:1
There was another famine in the land in addition to the one that had occurred in Abraham’s time.
Genesis 41:57-1
Every nation came to Joseph in Egypt to buy grain, for the famine was severe in every land.
Genesis 43:1
Now the famine in the land was severe.
Leviticus 26:19-20
I will break down your strong pride. I will make your sky like iron and your land like bronze,
Leviticus 26:26
When I cut off your supply of bread, 10 women will bake your bread in a single oven and ration out your bread by weight, so that you will eat but not be satisfied.
Joshua 7:1
The Israelites, however, were unfaithful
Joshua 7:11-12
Israel has sinned. They have violated My covenant that I appointed for them. They have taken some of what was set apart. They have stolen, deceived, and put the things with their own belongings.
1 Samuel 22:17-19
Then the king ordered the guards standing by him, “Turn and kill the priests of the Lord
1 Samuel 23:2
So David inquired of the Lord:
The Lord answered David, “Launch an attack against the Philistines and rescue Keilah.”
1 Samuel 23:4
Once again, David inquired of the Lord, and the Lord answered him: “Go at once to Keilah, for I will hand the Philistines over to you.”
1 Samuel 23:11
Will the citizens of Keilah hand me over to him? Will Saul come down as Your servant has heard? Lord God of Israel, please tell Your servant.”
The Lord answered, “He will come down.”
2 Samuel 5:19
Then David inquired of the Lord:
The Lord replied to David, “Go, for I will certainly hand the Philistines over to you.”
2 Samuel 5:23
So David inquired of the Lord, and He answered, “Do not make a frontal assault. Circle around behind them and attack them opposite the balsam trees.
1 Kings 17:1
Now Elijah
1 Kings 18:2
So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab.
The famine was severe in Samaria.
2 Kings 6:25
So there was a great famine
2 Kings 8:1
Elisha said to the woman whose son he had restored to life,
Job 5:8-10
and would present my case to Him.
Job 10:2
“Do not declare me guilty!
Let me know why You prosecute me.
Psalm 50:15
I will rescue you, and you will honor Me.”
Psalm 91:15
I will be with him in trouble.
I will rescue him and give him honor.
Jeremiah 14:1-18
The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought: