Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he said, “Go out among the men and tell them, ‘Each of you bring me your cattle and sheep, and slaughter them here and eat them. Do not sin against the LORD by eating meat with blood still in it.’” So everyone brought his ox that night and slaughtered it there. New Living Translation Then go out among the troops and tell them, ‘Bring the cattle, sheep, and goats here to me. Kill them here, and drain the blood before you eat them. Do not sin against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.’” So that night all the troops brought their animals and slaughtered them there. English Standard Version And Saul said, “Disperse yourselves among the people and say to them, ‘Let every man bring his ox or his sheep and slaughter them here and eat, and do not sin against the LORD by eating with the blood.’” So every one of the people brought his ox with him that night and they slaughtered them there. Berean Standard Bible Then he said, “Go among the troops and tell them, ‘Each man must bring me his ox or his sheep, slaughter them in this place, and then eat. Do not sin against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.’” So that night everyone brought his ox and slaughtered it there. King James Bible And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and say unto them, Bring me hither every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay them here, and eat; and sin not against the LORD in eating with the blood. And all the people brought every man his ox with him that night, and slew them there. New King James Version Then Saul said, “Disperse yourselves among the people, and say to them, ‘Bring me here every man’s ox and every man’s sheep, slaughter them here, and eat; and do not sin against the LORD by eating with the blood.’ ” So every one of the people brought his ox with him that night, and slaughtered it there. New American Standard Bible Then Saul said, “Disperse yourselves among the people and say to them, ‘Each one of you bring me his ox or his sheep, and slaughter it here and eat; and do not sin against the LORD by eating it with the blood.’” So all the people brought them that night, each one his ox with him, and they slaughtered them there. NASB 1995 Saul said, “Disperse yourselves among the people and say to them, ‘Each one of you bring me his ox or his sheep, and slaughter it here and eat; and do not sin against the LORD by eating with the blood.’” So all the people that night brought each one his ox with him and slaughtered it there. NASB 1977 And Saul said, “Disperse yourselves among the people and say to them, ‘Each one of you bring me his ox or his sheep, and slaughter it here and eat; and do not sin against the LORD by eating with the blood.’” So all the people that night brought each one his ox with him, and slaughtered it there. Legacy Standard Bible And Saul said, “Scatter yourselves among the people and say to them, ‘Each one of you bring me his ox or his sheep, and slaughter it here and eat; and do not sin against Yahweh by eating with the blood.’” So all the people that night brought each one his ox with him and slaughtered it there. Amplified Bible Saul said, “Spread out among the people and tell them, ‘Each one of you bring me his ox or his sheep, and butcher it [properly] here and eat; and do not sin against the LORD by eating [the meat with] the blood.’” So that night each one brought his ox with him and butchered it there. Christian Standard Bible He then said, “Go among the troops and say to them, ‘Let each man bring me his ox or his sheep. Do the slaughtering here and then you can eat. Don’t sin against the LORD by eating meat with the blood in it.’ ” So every one of the troops brought his ox that night and slaughtered it there. Holman Christian Standard Bible He then said, “Go among the troops and say to them, ‘Each man must bring me his ox or his sheep. Do the slaughtering here and then you can eat. Don’t sin against the LORD by eating meat with the blood in it.’” So every one of the troops brought his ox that night and slaughtered it there. American Standard Version And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and say unto them, Bring me hither every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay them here, and eat; and sin not against Jehovah in eating with the blood. And all the people brought every man his ox with him that night, and slew them there. Contemporary English Version Then tell everyone in camp to bring their cattle and lambs to me. They can kill the animals on this rock, then eat the meat. That way no one will disobey the LORD by eating meat with blood still in it." That night the soldiers brought their cattle over to the big rock and killed them there. English Revised Version And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and say unto them, Bring me hither every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay them here, and eat; and sin not against the LORD in eating with the blood. And all the people brought every man his ox with him that night, and slew them there. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Saul said, "Spread out through the troops, and tell them, 'Each of you, bring me your ox or your sheep, and butcher it here, and eat. But don't sin against the LORD by eating meat with blood in it.' " So each of the soldiers brought his ox with him that night and butchered it there. Good News Translation Then he gave another order: "Go among the people and tell them all to bring their cattle and sheep here. They are to slaughter them and eat them here; they must not sin against the LORD by eating meat with blood in it." So that night they all brought their cattle and slaughtered them there. International Standard Version Then Saul said, "Disperse yourselves among the soldiers and say to them, 'Let each man bring his ox and his sheep to me, and you are to slaughter them here and eat. But don't sin against the LORD by eating meat with the blood.'" So every soldier brought his ox with him that night, and they slaughtered them there. Majority Standard Bible Then he said, ?Go among the troops and tell them, ?Each man must bring me his ox or his sheep, slaughter them in this place, and then eat. Do not sin against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.?? So that night everyone brought his ox and slaughtered it there. NET Bible Then Saul said, "Scatter out among the army and say to them, 'Each of you bring to me your ox and sheep and slaughter them in this spot and eat. But don't sin against the LORD by eating the blood." So that night each one brought his ox and slaughtered it there. New Heart English Bible And Saul said, "Disperse yourselves among the people, and say to them, ?Each one of you bring to me his ox or his sheep, and slaughter them here and eat, and do not sin against the LORD by eating with the blood.'" So everyone of the people brought whatever he had at hand with him, and slaughtered it there. Webster's Bible Translation And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and say to them, Bring me hither every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay them here, and eat; and sin not against the LORD in eating with the blood. And all the people brought every man his ox with him that night, and slew them there. World English Bible Saul said, “Disperse yourselves among the people, and tell them, ‘Every man bring me here his ox, and every man his sheep, and kill them here, and eat; and don’t sin against Yahweh in eating meat with the blood.’” All the people brought every man his ox with him that night, and killed them there. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Saul says, “Be scattered among the people, and you have said to them: Each bring his ox to me, and each his sheep; and you have slain [them] in this place, and eaten, and you do not sin against YHWH to eat with the blood.” And all the people bring [them]—each one [with] his ox in his hand, that night—and slaughter [them] there. Young's Literal Translation And Saul saith, 'Be ye scattered among the people, and ye have said to them, Bring ye nigh unto me each his ox, and each his sheep; and ye have slain them in this place, and eaten, and ye do not sin against Jehovah to eat with the blood.' And all the people bring nigh each his ox, in his hand, that night, and slaughter them there. Smith's Literal Translation And Saul will say, Be ye dispersed among the people, and say to them, Bring near to me a man his ox, and a man his sheep, and slaughter here and eat; and ye shall not sin against Jehovah to eat with the blood. And all the people will bring near, each his ox in his hand this night, and they will slaughter there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Saul said: Disperse yourselves among the people, and tell them to bring me every man his ox and his ram, and slay them upon this stone, and eat, and you shall not sin against the Lord in eating with the blood. So all the people brought every man his ox with him till the night: and slew them there. Catholic Public Domain Version And Saul said: “Disperse yourselves among the common people, and tell each one of them to bring to me his ox and his ram, and to slay them upon this stone, and to eat, so that you will not sin against the Lord, in eating with blood.” And so, each one, out of all the people, brought his ox, by his own hand, throughout the night. And they slew them there. New American Bible He continued: “Mingle with the people and tell each of them, ‘Bring an ox or sheep to me. Slaughter them here and then eat. But you must not sin against the LORD by eating meat with blood in it.’ ” So that night they all brought whatever oxen they had seized, and they slaughtered them there; New Revised Standard Version Saul said, “Disperse yourselves among the troops, and say to them, ‘Let all bring their oxen or their sheep, and slaughter them here, and eat; and do not sin against the LORD by eating with the blood.’” So all of the troops brought their oxen with them that night, and slaughtered them there. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Saul said, Go round about among the people and say to them, Bring every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay them here, and do not sin against the LORD in eating flesh with the blood. So all the people brought every man his ox with him that night, and slew them there. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Shaul said: “Go around among the people and say to them: “‘Bring each man his ox and each man his Servant and slaughter here, and do not sin against LORD JEHOVAH and eat with blood!” And all the people brought, each man his ox with his hand in the night, and they slaughtered there OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Saul said: 'Disperse yourselves among the people, and say unto them: Bring me hither every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay them here, and eat; and sin not against the LORD in eating with the blood.' And all the people brought every man his ox with him that night, and slew them there. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and tell them to bring hither every one his calf, and every one his sheep: and let them slay it on this stone and sin not against the Lord in eating with the blood: and the people brought each one that which was in his hand, and they slew them there. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jonathan Eats the Honey…33Then someone reported to Saul: “Look, the troops are sinning against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.” “You have broken faith,” said Saul. “Roll a large stone over here at once.” 34Then he said, “Go among the troops and tell them, ‘Each man must bring me his ox or his sheep, slaughter them in this place, and then eat. Do not sin against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.’” So that night everyone brought his ox and slaughtered it there. 35Then Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first time he had built an altar to the LORD.… Cross References Leviticus 17:10-14 If anyone from the house of Israel or a foreigner living among them eats any blood, I will set My face against that person and cut him off from among his people. / For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for your souls upon the altar; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul. / Therefore I say to the Israelites, ‘None of you may eat blood, nor may any foreigner living among you eat blood.’ ... Deuteronomy 12:16 but you must not eat the blood; pour it on the ground like water. Deuteronomy 12:23-25 Only be sure not to eat the blood, because the blood is the life, and you must not eat the life with the meat. / You must not eat the blood; pour it on the ground like water. / Do not eat it, so that it may go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what is right in the eyes of the LORD. Genesis 9:4 But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it. Acts 15:20 Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood. Acts 15:29 You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell. Ezekiel 33:25 Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You eat meat with the blood in it, lift up your eyes to your idols, and shed blood. Should you then possess the land? Leviticus 3:17 This is a permanent statute for the generations to come, wherever you live: You must not eat any fat or any blood.” Leviticus 7:26-27 You must not eat the blood of any bird or animal in any of your dwellings. / If anyone eats blood, that person must be cut off from his people.’” Deuteronomy 15:23 But you must not eat the blood; pour it on the ground like water. Acts 21:25 As for the Gentile believers, we have written to them our decision that they must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality.” Genesis 9:3-4 Everything that lives and moves will be food for you; just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you all things. / But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it. Leviticus 19:26 You must not eat anything with blood still in it. You must not practice divination or sorcery. 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. Romans 14:21 It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble. Treasury of Scripture And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and say to them, Bring me here every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay them here, and eat; and sin not against the LORD in eating with the blood. And all the people brought every man his ox with him that night, and slew them there. with him [heb] in his hand Jump to Previous Blood Disperse Eat Eating Hither Kill Killed Night Ox Saul Sheep Sin Slay Slew YourselvesJump to Next Blood Disperse Eat Eating Hither Kill Killed Night Ox Saul Sheep Sin Slay Slew Yourselves1 Samuel 14 1. Jonathan goes and miraculously smites the Philistine's garrison15. A divine terror makes them beat themselves 17. Saul, not staying the priest's answer, sets on them 21. The captivated Hebrews, and the hidden Israelites, join against them. 24. Saul's unadvised adjuration hinders the victory 31. He restrains the people from eating blood 35. He builds an altar 37. Jonathan, taken by lot, is save by the people 47. Saul's victories, strength, and family Then he said, “Go among the troops and tell them, This command is given by Saul, the first king of Israel, during a military campaign against the Philistines. The context is a time of war, where maintaining order and obedience is crucial. Saul's leadership is being tested, and his instructions reflect the need for discipline among the troops. The act of going among the troops signifies direct communication and personal involvement, emphasizing the importance of the message. ‘Each man must bring me his ox or his sheep, slaughter them in this place, and then eat. Do not sin against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.’” So that night everyone brought his ox and slaughtered it there. Persons / Places / Events 1. SaulThe first king of Israel, who is leading the Israelites in battle against the Philistines. He is concerned with maintaining the law and ensuring the people do not sin against God. 2. Israelites The people of God, who are engaged in battle and are very hungry, leading to the temptation to eat meat with blood, which is against God's law. 3. Philistines The enemies of Israel, against whom the Israelites are fighting. The ongoing conflict creates a context of urgency and desperation. 4. The Law of Moses The commandments given to the Israelites, which include dietary laws prohibiting the consumption of blood (Leviticus 17:10-14). 5. The Altar A place where the Israelites are instructed to slaughter their animals properly, ensuring they do not consume blood, thus adhering to God's commandments. Teaching Points Obedience to God's LawSaul's command highlights the importance of obeying God's laws, even in difficult circumstances. As believers, we are called to uphold God's standards in all areas of life. Leadership and Responsibility Saul's role as a leader includes guiding the people in righteousness. Christian leaders today are similarly tasked with directing others towards obedience to God's Word. Holiness and Distinction The prohibition against consuming blood underscores the call for God's people to be distinct and holy. We are to live in a way that reflects God's holiness. Practical Faith The Israelites' situation teaches us that faithfulness to God requires practical steps, such as ensuring our actions align with His commands, even when it is inconvenient. Community Accountability Saul's instruction to the people to bring their animals to a central location for slaughter emphasizes the importance of community accountability in maintaining faithfulness to God's commands. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then heשָׁא֣וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites said, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Go פֻּ֣צוּ (pu·ṣū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 6327: To be dispersed or scattered among the troops בָעָ֡ם (ḇā·‘ām) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and tell them, וַאֲמַרְתֶּ֣ם (wa·’ă·mar·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Each man אִ֨ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person must bring הַגִּ֣ישׁוּ (hag·gî·šū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5066: To draw near, approach me אֵלַי֩ (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to his ox שׁוֹר֜וֹ (šō·w·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7794: A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etcetera) or his sheep, שְׂיֵ֗הוּ (śə·yê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7716: A member of a, flock, a sheep, goat slaughter [them] וּשְׁחַטְתֶּ֤ם (ū·šə·ḥaṭ·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 7819: To slaughter, beat in this [place], בָּזֶה֙ (bā·zeh) Preposition-b | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that and then eat. וַאֲכַלְתֶּ֔ם (wa·’ă·ḵal·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat Do not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no sin תֶחֶטְא֥וּ (ṯe·ḥeṭ·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn against the LORD לַֽיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel by eating לֶאֱכֹ֣ל (le·’ĕ·ḵōl) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 398: To eat meat with אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the blood still in it.’” הַדָּ֑ם (had·dām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed So that night הַלַּ֖יְלָה (hal·lay·lāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity everyone כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every brought וַיַּגִּ֨שׁוּ (way·yag·gi·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5066: To draw near, approach his ox שׁוֹר֧וֹ (šō·w·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7794: A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etcetera) and slaughtered וַיִּשְׁחֲטוּ־ (way·yiš·ḥă·ṭū-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7819: To slaughter, beat it there. שָֽׁם׃ (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither Links 1 Samuel 14:34 NIV1 Samuel 14:34 NLT 1 Samuel 14:34 ESV 1 Samuel 14:34 NASB 1 Samuel 14:34 KJV 1 Samuel 14:34 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 14:34 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 14:34 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 14:34 French Bible 1 Samuel 14:34 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 14:34 Saul said Disperse yourselves among the people (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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