Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Saul said to Michal, “Why did you deceive me like this and send my enemy away so that he escaped?” Michal told him, “He said to me, ‘Let me get away. Why should I kill you?’” New Living Translation “Why have you betrayed me like this and let my enemy escape?” Saul demanded of Michal. “I had to,” Michal replied. “He threatened to kill me if I didn’t help him.” English Standard Version Saul said to Michal, “Why have you deceived me thus and let my enemy go, so that he has escaped?” And Michal answered Saul, “He said to me, ‘Let me go. Why should I kill you?’” Berean Standard Bible And Saul said to Michal, “Why did you deceive me like this? You sent my enemy away, and he has escaped!” Michal replied, “He said to me, ‘Help me get away, or I will kill you!’” King James Bible And Saul said unto Michal, Why hast thou deceived me so, and sent away mine enemy, that he is escaped? And Michal answered Saul, He said unto me, Let me go; why should I kill thee? New King James Version Then Saul said to Michal, “Why have you deceived me like this, and sent my enemy away, so that he has escaped?” And Michal answered Saul, “He said to me, ‘Let me go! Why should I kill you?’ ” New American Standard Bible So Saul said to Michal, “Why have you betrayed me like this and let my enemy go, so that he has escaped?” And Michal said to Saul, “He said to me, ‘Let me go! Why should I put you to death?’” NASB 1995 So Saul said to Michal, “Why have you deceived me like this and let my enemy go, so that he has escaped?” And Michal said to Saul, “He said to me, ‘Let me go! Why should I put you to death?’” NASB 1977 So Saul said to Michal, “Why have you deceived me like this and let my enemy go, so that he has escaped?” And Michal said to Saul, “He said to me, ‘Let me go! Why should I put you to death?’” Legacy Standard Bible So Saul said to Michal, “Why have you deceived me like this and let my enemy go, so that he has escaped?” And Michal said to Saul, “He said to me, ‘Let me go! Why should I put you to death?’” Amplified Bible Saul said to Michal, “Why have you deceived me like this and let my enemy go, so that he has escaped?” Michal answered Saul, “He said to me, ‘Let me go! Why should I kill you?’” Christian Standard Bible Saul asked Michal, “Why did you deceive me like this? You sent my enemy away, and he has escaped! ” She answered him, “He said to me, ‘Let me go! Why should I kill you? ’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Saul asked Michal, “Why did you deceive me like this? You sent my enemy away, and he has escaped!” She answered him, “He said to me, ‘Let me go! Why should I kill you?’” American Standard Version And Saul said unto Michal, Why hast thou deceived me thus, and let mine enemy go, so that he is escaped? And Michal answered Saul, He said unto me, Let me go; why should I kill thee? Contemporary English Version "Why have you tricked me this way?" Saul asked Michal. "You helped my enemy get away!" She answered, "He said he would kill me if I didn't help him escape!" English Revised Version And Saul said unto Michal, Why hast thou deceived me thus, and let mine enemy go, that he is escaped? And Michal answered Saul, He said unto me, Let me go; why should I kill thee? GOD'S WORD® Translation Saul asked Michal, "Why did you betray me by sending my enemy away so that he could escape?" Michal answered, "He told me, 'Let me go! Why should I kill you?'" Good News Translation Saul asked Michal, "Why have you tricked me like this and let my enemy escape?" She answered, "He said he would kill me if I didn't help him escape." International Standard Version Then Saul told Michal, "Why did you deceive me like this and let my enemy go so he could escape?" Michal told Saul, "He told me, 'Let me go or I'll kill you!'" Majority Standard Bible And Saul said to Michal, ?Why did you deceive me like this? You sent my enemy away, and he has escaped!? Michal replied, ?He said to me, ?Help me get away, or I will kill you!?? NET Bible Saul said to Michal, "Why have you deceived me this way by sending my enemy away? Now he has escaped!" Michal replied to Saul, "He said to me, 'Help me get away or else I will kill you!'" New Heart English Bible Saul said to Mikal, "Why have you deceived me thus, and let my enemy go, so that he is escaped?" Mikal answered Saul, "He said, 'Let me go. Why should I kill you?'" Webster's Bible Translation And Saul said to Michal, Why hast thou deceived me so, and sent away my enemy, that he has escaped? And Michal answered Saul, He said to me, Let me go; why should I kill thee? World English Bible Saul said to Michal, “Why have you deceived me like this and let my enemy go, so that he has escaped?” Michal answered Saul, “He said to me, ‘Let me go! Why should I kill you?’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Saul says to Michal, “Why have you thus deceived me—that you send my enemy away, and he escapes?” And Michal says to Saul, “He said to me, Send me away. Why do I put you to death?” Young's Literal Translation And Saul saith unto Michal, 'Why thus hast thou deceived me -- that thou dost send away mine enemy, and he is escaped?' and Michal saith unto Saul, 'He said unto me, Send me away: why do I put thee to death?' Smith's Literal Translation And Saul will say to Michal, Wherefore didst thou deceive me thus? and wilt thou send away mine enemy and he will escape? And Michal will say to Saul, He said to me, Send me away; why shall I kill thee? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Saul said to Michol: Why hast thou deceived me so, and let my enemy go and flee away? And Michol answered Saul: Because he said to me: Let me go, or else I will kill thee. Catholic Public Domain Version And Saul said to Michal, “Why have you deceived me in this way, and released my enemy, so that he may flee?” And Michal responded to Saul, “Because he said to me, ‘Release me, otherwise I will kill you.’ ” New American Bible Saul asked Michal: “Why did you lie to me like this? You have helped my enemy to get away!” Michal explained to Saul: “He threatened me, saying ‘Let me go or I will kill you.’ ” New Revised Standard Version Saul said to Michal, “Why have you deceived me like this, and let my enemy go, so that he has escaped?” Michal answered Saul, “He said to me, ‘Let me go; why should I kill you?’” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they told Saul, and Saul said to Malchel, Why have you deceived me so, and let my enemy depart, so that he has escaped? And Malchel said to Saul, He said to me, Let me go; or else I will kill you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Shaul said to Malkil: “Why have you thus deceived me and you sent away my enemy and he has escaped?” And Malkil said to Shaul: “He said to me, ‘Let me go lest I kill you!’” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Saul said unto Michal: 'Why hast thou deceived me thus, and let mine enemy go, that he is escaped?' And Michal answered Saul: 'He said unto me: Let me go; why should I kill thee?' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Saul said to Melchol, Why hast thou thus deceived me, and suffered my enemy to depart, and he has escaped? and Melchol said to Saul, He said, let me go, and if not, I will slay thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Michal Saves David…16And when the messengers entered, there was the idol in the bed with the quilt of goats’ hair on its head. 17And Saul said to Michal, “Why did you deceive me like this? You sent my enemy away and he has escaped!” Michal replied, “He said to me, ‘Help me get away, or I will kill you!’” 18So David ran away and escaped. And he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to Naioth and stayed there.… Cross References Genesis 31:35 Rachel said to her father, “Sir, do not be angry that I cannot stand up before you; for I am having my period.” So Laban searched but could not find the household idols. Exodus 1:19 The midwives answered Pharaoh, “The Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before a midwife arrives.” Joshua 2:4-6 But the woman had taken the two men and hidden them. So she said, “Yes, the men did come to me, but I did not know where they had come from. / At dusk, when the gate was about to close, the men went out, and I do not know which way they went. Pursue them quickly, and you may catch them!” / (But Rahab had taken them up to the roof and hidden them among the stalks of flax that she had laid out there.) 2 Samuel 17:19-20 Then the man’s wife took a covering, spread it over the mouth of the well, and scattered grain over it so nobody would know a thing. / When Absalom’s servants came to the woman at the house, they asked, “Where are Ahimaaz and Jonathan?” “They have crossed over the brook,” she replied. The men searched but did not find them, so they returned to Jerusalem. 2 Kings 6:19 And Elisha told them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you are seeking.” And he led them to Samaria. 2 Kings 10:19 Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. See that no one is missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.” But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal. 2 Kings 11:14 And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!” 2 Chronicles 18:22 So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.” Jeremiah 38:24-27 Then Zedekiah warned Jeremiah, “Do not let anyone know about this conversation, or you will die. / If the officials hear that I have spoken with you, and they come and demand of you, ‘Tell us what you said to the king and what he said to you; do not hide it from us, or we will kill you,’ / then tell them, ‘I was presenting to the king my petition that he not return me to the house of Jonathan to die there.’” ... Matthew 2:8 And sending them to Bethlehem, he said: “Go and search carefully for the Child, and when you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.” Matthew 28:12-15 And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money / and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’ / If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” ... Mark 14:55-56 Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. / For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent. Luke 20:20-23 So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor. / “Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. / Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” ... John 7:12-13 Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the people.” / Yet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews. John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. Treasury of Scripture And Saul said to Michal, Why have you deceived me so, and sent away my enemy, that he is escaped? And Michal answered Saul, He said to me, Let me go; why should I kill you? Why hast 1 Samuel 22:17 And the king said unto the footmen that stood about him, Turn, and slay the priests of the LORD; because their hand also is with David, and because they knew when he fled, and did not shew it to me. But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to fall upon the priests of the LORD. 1 Samuel 28:12 And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice: and the woman spake to Saul, saying, Why hast thou deceived me? for thou art Saul. Matthew 2:16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. mine enemy 1 Kings 21:20 And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD. Galatians 4:16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth? And Michal 2 Samuel 17:20 And when Absalom's servants came to the woman to the house, they said, Where is Ahimaaz and Jonathan? And the woman said unto them, They be gone over the brook of water. And when they had sought and could not find them, they returned to Jerusalem. He said 1 Samuel 19:14 And when Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, He is sick. Exodus 1:17-19 But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive… why should 2 Samuel 2:22 And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn thee aside from following me: wherefore should I smite thee to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab thy brother? Jump to Previous Death Deceive Deceived Enemy Escaped Hater Kill Letting Michal Safely SaulJump to Next Death Deceive Deceived Enemy Escaped Hater Kill Letting Michal Safely Saul1 Samuel 19 1. Elkanah, a Levite, having two wives, worships yearly at Shiloh4. He cherishes Hannah, though barren, and provoked by Peninnah 9. Hannah in grief prays for a child 12. Eli first rebuking her, afterwards blesses her 19. Hannah, having born Samuel, stays at home till he is weaned 24. She presents him, according to her vow, to the Lord And Saul said to Michal, “Why did you deceive me like this? Saul's question to Michal reveals his frustration and sense of betrayal. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, family loyalty was paramount, and Saul expected Michal, his daughter, to support his efforts against David. This moment highlights the tension between Saul's role as king and his personal relationships. Deception is a recurring theme in the Bible, often used to protect God's chosen individuals, as seen with Rahab in Joshua 2. You sent my enemy away, and he has escaped!” Michal replied, “He said to me, ‘Help me get away, or I will kill you!’” Persons / Places / Events 1. SaulThe first king of Israel, who is increasingly consumed by jealousy and paranoia, especially towards David. 2. Michal Saul's daughter and David's wife, who helps David escape from Saul's murderous intentions. 3. David Anointed by God to be the future king of Israel, he is currently fleeing from Saul's attempts to kill him. 4. Escape of David The event where Michal aids David in escaping from Saul's plot to kill him, demonstrating her loyalty to David over her father. Teaching Points Loyalty and CourageMichal's actions demonstrate the importance of loyalty to God's anointed, even when it conflicts with familial ties. Her courage in the face of potential danger is commendable. Deception for a Greater Good While deception is generally condemned in Scripture, there are instances, like Michal's, where it serves a higher purpose of protecting God's plan. This requires discernment and wisdom. The Consequences of Jealousy Saul's jealousy leads to irrational behavior and broken relationships. Believers are warned against allowing jealousy to take root in their hearts. God's Sovereignty and Protection Despite Saul's efforts, God protects David, His chosen servant. This reassures believers of God's sovereignty and His ability to protect His people. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Saulשָׁא֜וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to Michal, מִיכַ֗ל (mî·ḵal) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4324: Michal -- wife of David “Why לָ֤מָּה (lām·māh) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what did you deceive רִמִּיתִ֔נִי (rim·mî·ṯi·nî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person feminine singular | first person common singular Strong's 7411: To hurl, to shoot, to delude, betray me like this? כָּ֙כָה֙ (kā·ḵāh) Adverb Strong's 3602: Just so You have sent my enemy אֹיְבִ֖י (’ō·yə·ḇî) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary away, וַתְּשַׁלְּחִ֥י (wat·tə·šal·lə·ḥî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - second person feminine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out and he has escaped!” וַיִּמָּלֵ֑ט (way·yim·mā·lêṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4422: To be smooth, to escape, to release, rescue, to bring forth young, emit sparks Michal מִיכַל֙ (mî·ḵal) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4324: Michal -- wife of David replied, וַתֹּ֤אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “He הוּא־ (hū-) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are said אָמַ֥ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to me, אֵלַ֛י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to ‘Help me get away, שַׁלְּחִ֖נִי (šal·lə·ḥi·nî) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out or לָמָ֥ה (lā·māh) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what I will kill you!’” אֲמִיתֵֽךְ׃ (’ă·mî·ṯêḵ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | second person feminine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill Links 1 Samuel 19:17 NIV1 Samuel 19:17 NLT 1 Samuel 19:17 ESV 1 Samuel 19:17 NASB 1 Samuel 19:17 KJV 1 Samuel 19:17 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 19:17 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 19:17 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 19:17 French Bible 1 Samuel 19:17 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 19:17 Saul said to Michal Why have you (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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