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THE MESSAGE
1 Samuel 18:2
Saul received David into his own household that day, no more to return to the home of his father.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Saul kept David with him from that day on and did not let him return to his father’s house.
Saul kept David with him from that day on and did not let him return to his father’s house.
Hebrew Names Version
Sha'ul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.
Sha'ul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.
King James Version
And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.
And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.
Lexham English Bible
Saul took him on that very day and did not allow him to return to his father's house.
Saul took him on that very day and did not allow him to return to his father's house.
English Standard Version
And Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father's house.
And Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father's house.
New Century Version
Saul kept David with him from that day on and did not let him go home to his father's house.
Saul kept David with him from that day on and did not let him go home to his father's house.
New English Translation
Saul retained David on that day and did not allow him to return to his father's house.
Saul retained David on that day and did not allow him to return to his father's house.
Amplified Bible
Saul took David that day and did not let him return to his father's house.
Saul took David that day and did not let him return to his father's house.
New American Standard Bible
And Saul took him that day and did not let him return to his father's house.
And Saul took him that day and did not let him return to his father's house.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Saul tooke him that day, and woulde not let him returne to his fathers house.
And Saul tooke him that day, and woulde not let him returne to his fathers house.
Legacy Standard Bible
And Saul took him that day and did not let him return to his father's house.
And Saul took him that day and did not let him return to his father's house.
Contemporary English Version
From that time on, Saul kept David in his service and would not let David go back to his own family.
From that time on, Saul kept David in his service and would not let David go back to his own family.
Complete Jewish Bible
That day, Sha'ul took David into his service and would not let him go home to his father's house any more.
That day, Sha'ul took David into his service and would not let him go home to his father's house any more.
Darby Translation
And Saul took him that day, and would not let him return to his father's house.
And Saul took him that day, and would not let him return to his father's house.
George Lamsa Translation
And Saul took him that day, and would not let him return to his fathers house.
And Saul took him that day, and would not let him return to his fathers house.
Good News Translation
Saul kept David with him from that day on and did not let him go back home.
Saul kept David with him from that day on and did not let him go back home.
Literal Translation
And Saul took him that day, and would not let him return to his father's house.
And Saul took him that day, and would not let him return to his father's house.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Saul toke him the same daye, and let him not go agayne to his fathers house.
And Saul toke him the same daye, and let him not go agayne to his fathers house.
American Standard Version
And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.
And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.
Bible in Basic English
And that day Saul took David and would not let him go back to his father's house.
And that day Saul took David and would not let him go back to his father's house.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Saul toke him that daye, and woulde let him go no more home to his fathers house.
And Saul toke him that daye, and woulde let him go no more home to his fathers house.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.
And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.
King James Version (1611)
And Saul tooke him that day, and would let him go no more home to his fathers house.
And Saul tooke him that day, and would let him go no more home to his fathers house.
English Revised Version
And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s house.
And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s house.
Berean Standard Bible
And from that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father's house.
And from that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father's house.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Saul took Dauid in that dai, and grauntide not `to hym, `that he schulde turne ayen in to `the hows of his fadir.
And Saul took Dauid in that dai, and grauntide not `to hym, `that he schulde turne ayen in to `the hows of his fadir.
Young's Literal Translation
And Saul taketh him on that day, and hath not permitted him to turn back to the house of his father.
And Saul taketh him on that day, and hath not permitted him to turn back to the house of his father.
Update Bible Version
And Saul took him that day, and would not let him go home anymore to his father's house.
And Saul took him that day, and would not let him go home anymore to his father's house.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.
And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.
World English Bible
Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.
Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house.
New King James Version
Saul took him that day, and would not let him go home to his father's house anymore.
Saul took him that day, and would not let him go home to his father's house anymore.
New Living Translation
From that day on Saul kept David with him and wouldn't let him return home.
From that day on Saul kept David with him and wouldn't let him return home.
New Life Bible
Saul took David that day, and would not let him return to his father's house.
Saul took David that day, and would not let him return to his father's house.
New Revised Standard
Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father's house.
Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father's house.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And Saul took him, that day, - and suffered him not to return unto the house of his father.
And Saul took him, that day, - and suffered him not to return unto the house of his father.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Saul took him that day, and would not let him return to his father’s house.
And Saul took him that day, and would not let him return to his father’s house.
Revised Standard Version
And Saul took him that day, and would not let him return to his father's house.
And Saul took him that day, and would not let him return to his father's house.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Saul took him that day and did not let him return to his father's house.
Saul took him that day and did not let him return to his father's house.
Contextual Overview
1 By the time David had finished reporting to Saul, Jonathan was deeply impressed with David—an immediate bond was forged between them. He became totally committed to David. From that point on he would be David's number-one advocate and friend. 2 Saul received David into his own household that day, no more to return to the home of his father. 3Jonathan, out of his deep love for David, made a covenant with him. He formalized it with solemn gifts: his own royal robe and weapons—armor, sword, bow, and belt. 5 Whatever Saul gave David to do, he did it—and did it well. So well that Saul put him in charge of his military operations. Everybody, both the people in general and Saul's servants, approved of and admired David's leadership.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
took him: 1 Samuel 16:21-23, 1 Samuel 17:15
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 19:7 - in times past
Cross-References
Genesis 18:3
He said, "Master, if it please you, stop for a while with your servant. I'll get some water so you can wash your feet. Rest under this tree. I'll get some food to refresh you on your way, since your travels have brought you across my path." They said, "Certainly. Go ahead."
He said, "Master, if it please you, stop for a while with your servant. I'll get some water so you can wash your feet. Rest under this tree. I'll get some food to refresh you on your way, since your travels have brought you across my path." They said, "Certainly. Go ahead."
Genesis 18:6
Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah. He said, "Hurry. Get three cups of our best flour; knead it and make bread."
Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah. He said, "Hurry. Get three cups of our best flour; knead it and make bread."
Genesis 18:7
Then Abraham ran to the cattle pen and picked out a nice plump calf and gave it to the servant who lost no time getting it ready. Then he got curds and milk, brought them with the calf that had been roasted, set the meal before the men, and stood there under the tree while they ate.
Then Abraham ran to the cattle pen and picked out a nice plump calf and gave it to the servant who lost no time getting it ready. Then he got curds and milk, brought them with the calf that had been roasted, set the meal before the men, and stood there under the tree while they ate.
Genesis 18:11
Abraham and Sarah were old by this time, very old. Sarah was far past the age for having babies. Sarah laughed within herself, "An old woman like me? Get pregnant? With this old man of a husband?"
Abraham and Sarah were old by this time, very old. Sarah was far past the age for having babies. Sarah laughed within herself, "An old woman like me? Get pregnant? With this old man of a husband?"
Genesis 18:16
When the men got up to leave, they set off for Sodom. Abraham walked with them to say good-bye.
When the men got up to leave, they set off for Sodom. Abraham walked with them to say good-bye.
Genesis 19:1
The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening. Lot was sitting at the city gate. He saw them and got up to welcome them, bowing before them and said, "Please, my friends, come to my house and stay the night. Wash up. You can rise early and be on your way refreshed." They said, "No, we'll sleep in the street."
The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening. Lot was sitting at the city gate. He saw them and got up to welcome them, bowing before them and said, "Please, my friends, come to my house and stay the night. Wash up. You can rise early and be on your way refreshed." They said, "No, we'll sleep in the street."
Genesis 23:7
Then Abraham got up, bowed respectfully to the people of the land, the Hittites, and said, "If you're serious about helping me give my wife a proper burial, intercede for me with Ephron son of Zohar. Ask him to sell me the cave of Machpelah that he owns, the one at the end of his land. Ask him to sell it to me at its full price for a burial plot, with you as witnesses."
Then Abraham got up, bowed respectfully to the people of the land, the Hittites, and said, "If you're serious about helping me give my wife a proper burial, intercede for me with Ephron son of Zohar. Ask him to sell me the cave of Machpelah that he owns, the one at the end of his land. Ask him to sell it to me at its full price for a burial plot, with you as witnesses."
Genesis 32:24
But Jacob stayed behind by himself, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man saw that he couldn't get the best of Jacob as they wrestled, he deliberately threw Jacob's hip out of joint.
But Jacob stayed behind by himself, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man saw that he couldn't get the best of Jacob as they wrestled, he deliberately threw Jacob's hip out of joint.
Genesis 43:26
When Joseph got home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought and bowed respectfully before him.
When Joseph got home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought and bowed respectfully before him.
Genesis 43:28
They said, "Yes—your servant our father is quite well, very much alive." And they again bowed respectfully before him.
They said, "Yes—your servant our father is quite well, very much alive." And they again bowed respectfully before him.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Saul took him that day,.... Not only into his favour, and into his service, but into his court; even on that very day he slew the Philistine, or however as soon as it could be done:
and would let him go no more home to his father's house; as he used to do before; when he only served as a musician to him, then he was only at court when Saul was in a melancholy disposition, and wanted him, and so was going and returning, and in the intervals kept his father's sheep, 1 Samuel 17:15; but now he would not suffer him to attend such business any longer, since he was not only to become a courtier, and be made a prince or noble, but to marry his daughter, according to the declaration he had made, with respect to any man that should kill Goliath.
