1-samuel 19:4

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And Jonathan spoke good of David to Saul his father, and said to him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he has not sinned against you, and because his works have been to you-ward very good:

American King James Version (AKJV)

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good:

Basic English Translation (BBE)

And Jonathan gave his father Saul a good account of David, and said to him, Let not the king do wrong against his servant, against David; because he has done you no wrong, and all his acts have had a good outcome for you:

Webster's Revision

And Jonathan spoke good of David to Saul his father, and said to him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been toward thee very good:

World English Bible

Jonathan spoke good of David to Saul his father, and said to him, "Don't let the king sin against his servant, against David; because he has not sinned against you, and because his works have been very good toward you;

English Revised Version (ERV)

Definitions for 1-samuel 19:4

Let - To hinder or obstruct.

Ward - Prison; custody.

Clarke's 1-samuel 19:4 Bible Commentary

Jonathan spake good of David - It is evident that Jonathan was satisfied that David was an innocent man; and that his father was most unjustly incensed against him.

Wesley's 1-samuel 19:4 Bible Commentary

19:4 Spake good - Which he could not do without hazard to himself.Herein therefore he performed the duty of a true friend, and of a valiant man.

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