1 Samuel 22:23

23 Stay with me; don’t be afraid. The man who wants to kill you is trying to kill me too. You will be safe with me.”

1 Samuel 22:23 in Other Translations

KJV
23 Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard.
ESV
23 Stay with me; do not be afraid, for he who seeks my life seeks your life. With me you shall be in safekeeping."
NLT
23 Stay here with me, and don’t be afraid. I will protect you with my own life, for the same person wants to kill us both.”
MSG
23 Stay here with me. Don't be afraid. The one out to kill you is out to kill me, too. Stick with me. I'll protect you."
CSB
23 Stay with me. Don't be afraid, for the one who wants to take my life wants to take your life. You will be safe with me."

1 Samuel 22:23 In-Context

21 He told David that Saul had killed the priests of the LORD.
22 Then David said to Abiathar, “That day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, I knew he would be sure to tell Saul. I am responsible for the death of your whole family.
23 Stay with me; don’t be afraid. The man who wants to kill you is trying to kill me too. You will be safe with me.”

Cross References 1

  • 1. S 1 Samuel 20:1; 1 Kings 2:26
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