Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As the king passed by, the prophet called out to him, “Your servant went into the thick of the battle, and someone came to me with a captive and said, ‘Guard this man. If he is missing, it will be your life for his life, or you must pay a talent of silver.’ New Living Translation As the king passed by, the prophet called out to him, “Sir, I was in the thick of battle, and suddenly a man brought me a prisoner. He said, ‘Guard this man; if for any reason he gets away, you will either die or pay a fine of seventy-five pounds of silver!’ English Standard Version And as the king passed, he cried to the king and said, “Your servant went out into the midst of the battle, and behold, a soldier turned and brought a man to me and said, ‘Guard this man; if by any means he is missing, your life shall be for his life, or else you shall pay a talent of silver.’ Berean Standard Bible As the king passed by, he cried out to the king: “Your servant had marched out into the middle of the battle, when suddenly a man came over with a captive and told me, ‘Guard this man! If he goes missing for any reason, your life will be exchanged for his life, or you will weigh out a talent of silver.’ Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass, as the king was passing by, that he cried out to the king and said, “Your servant went out into the midst of the battle, and there a man came over and brought to me a man, and he said, ‘Guard this man. If he goes missing for any reason, then your life will be in place of his life, or else a talent of silver you must weigh out.’ King James Bible And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver. New King James Version Now as the king passed by, he cried out to the king and said, “Your servant went out into the midst of the battle; and there, a man came over and brought a man to me, and said, ‘Guard this man; if by any means he is missing, your life shall be for his life, or else you shall pay a talent of silver.’ New American Standard Bible And as the king passed by, he cried out to the king and said, “Your servant went out into the midst of the battle; and behold, a man turned aside and brought a man to me and said, ‘Guard this man; if for any reason he goes missing, then your life shall be forfeited in place of his life, or else you shall pay a talent of silver.’ NASB 1995 As the king passed by, he cried to the king and said, “Your servant went out into the midst of the battle; and behold, a man turned aside and brought a man to me and said, ‘Guard this man; if for any reason he is missing, then your life shall be for his life, or else you shall pay a talent of silver.’ NASB 1977 And as the king passed by, he cried to the king and said, “Your servant went out into the midst of the battle; and behold, a man turned aside and brought a man to me and said, ‘Guard this man; if for any reason he is missing, then your life shall be for his life, or else you shall pay a talent of silver.’ Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that as the king was passing by, he cried out to the king and said, “Your servant went out into the midst of the battle; and behold, a man turned aside and brought a man to me and said, ‘Guard this man; if for any reason he is missing, then your life shall be for his life, or else you shall pay a talent of silver.’ Amplified Bible As the king passed by, the prophet called out to the king and said, “Your servant went out into the middle of the battle, and behold, a man turned aside and brought a man to me and said, ‘Guard this man; if for any reason he is missing, then your life shall be required for his life, or else you shall pay a talent of silver.’ Berean Annotated Bible As the king passed by, he cried out to the king: “Your servant had marched out into the middle of the battle, when suddenly a man came over with a captive and told me, ‘Guard this man! If he goes missing for any reason, your life will be exchanged for his life, or you will weigh out a talent of silver <75.4 lb / 34.2 kg>. Christian Standard Bible As the king was passing by, he cried out to the king and said, “Your servant marched out into the middle of the battle. Suddenly, a man turned aside and brought someone to me and said, ‘Guard this man! If he is ever missing, it will be your life in place of his life, or you will weigh out seventy-five pounds of silver.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible As the king was passing by, he cried out to the king and said, “Your servant marched out into the middle of the battle. Suddenly, a man turned aside and brought someone to me and said, ‘Guard this man! If he is ever missing, it will be your life in place of his life, or you will weigh out 75 pounds of silver.’ American Standard Version And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king; and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver. Contemporary English Version When Ahab went by, the prophet shouted, "Your Majesty, right in the heat of battle, someone brought a prisoner to me and told me to guard him. He said if the prisoner got away, I would either be killed or forced to pay 3,000 pieces of silver. English Revised Version And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver. GOD'S WORD® Translation When the king passed by, the disciple called to him. "I went to fight in the battle. A man turned around and brought a prisoner to me. He said, 'Guard this prisoner. If he gets away, you will pay for his life with your own life or be fined 75 pounds of silver.' Good News Translation As the king was passing by, the prophet called out to him and said, "Your Majesty, I was fighting in the battle when a soldier brought a captured enemy to me and said, 'Guard this man; if he escapes, you will pay for it with your life or else pay a fine of three thousand pieces of silver.' International Standard Version As the king was passing by, he cried out to the king and told him, "Your servant went out into the middle of the battle, and a soldier turned aside, brought a prisoner to me, and told me, 'Guard this man. If he turns up missing for any reason at all, you'll pay for it with your life or be fined one talent of silver.' NET Bible When the king passed by, he called out to the king, "Your servant went out into the heat of the battle, and then a man turned aside and brought me a prisoner. He told me, 'Guard this prisoner. If he ends up missing for any reason, you will pay with your life or with a talent of silver.' New Heart English Bible As the king passed by, he cried to the king; and he said, "Your servant went out into the midst of the battle; and look, a man turned aside, and brought a man to me, and said, 'Guard this man. If by any means he be missing, then your life shall be for his life, or else you shall pay a talent of silver.' Webster's Bible Translation And as the king passed by, he cried to the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man to me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he shall be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAs the king passed by, he cried out to the king: “Your servant had marched out into the middle of the battle, when suddenly a man came over with a captive and told me, ‘Guard this man! If he goes missing for any reason, your life will be exchanged for his life, or you will weigh out a talent of silver.’ World English Bible As the king passed by, he cried to the king, and he said, “Your servant went out into the middle of the battle; and behold, a man came over and brought a man to me, and said, ‘Guard this man! If by any means he is missing, then your life shall be for his life, or else you shall pay a talent of silver.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass—the king is passing by—that he has cried to the king and says, “Your servant went out into the midst of the battle, and behold, a man has turned aside and brings a man to me, and says, Keep this man; if he is at all missing, then your life has been for his life, or you weigh out a talent of silver; Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass, as the king was passing by, that he cried out to the king and said, “Your servant went out into the midst of the battle, and there a man came over and brought to me a man, and he said, ‘Guard this man. If he goes missing for any reason, then your life will be in place of his life, or else a talent of silver you must weigh out.’ Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass -- the king is passing by -- that he hath cried unto the king, and saith, 'Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle, and lo, a man hath turned aside and bringeth in unto me a man, and saith, Keep this man; if he be at all missing, then hath thy life been for his life, or a talent of silver thou dost weigh out; Smith's Literal Translation And it will be the king passing by, and he cried to the king, and he will say, Thy servant went forth into the midst of the battle; and behold, a man turned aside, and he will bring a man to me, and say, Watch this man: if missing, he shall be missed, and thy soul being instead of his soul, or thou shalt weigh a talent of silver. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd as the king passed by, he cried to the king, and said: Thy servant went out to fight hand to hand: and when a certain man was run away, one brought him to me, and said: Keep this man: and if he shall slip away, thy life shall be for his life, or thou shalt pay a talent of silver. Catholic Public Domain Version And when the king had passed by, he cried out to the king, and he said: “Your servant went out to do battle in close quarters. And when one man had fled, a certain person brought him to me, and he said: ‘Guard this man. For if he slips away, your life will take the place of his life, or you will weigh out one talent of silver.’ New American Bible As the king was passing, he called out to the king and said: “Your servant went into the thick of the battle, and suddenly someone turned and brought me a man and said, ‘Guard this man. If he is missing, you shall have to pay for his life with your life or pay out a talent of silver.’ New Revised Standard Version As the king passed by, he cried to the king and said, “Your servant went out into the thick of the battle; then a soldier turned and brought a man to me, and said, ‘Guard this man; if he is missing, your life shall be given for his life, or else you shall pay a talent of silver.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd, behold, as the king was passing by, he cried to the king and said, Your servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a soldier to me, and said, Keep this man; if by any means he be missing, then shall your life be for his life, or else you shall pay a talent of silver. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And behold, the King passed by, and he shouted before the King and said: “Your Servant went out into battle, and behold, a man turned aside and he brought a man to me and said to me: ‘Guard this man’, and if he will wander off, your life will be in the place of his life, or you shall pay a talent of silver!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king; and he said: 'Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said: Keep this man; if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass as the king passed by, that he cried aloud to the king, and said, Thy servant went out to war, and, behold, a man brought another man to me, and said to me, Keep his man; and if he should by any means escape, then thy life shall go for his life, or thou shalt pay a talent of silver. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Prophet Reproves Ahab…38and the prophet went and waited on the road for the king, disguising himself with a bandage over his eyes. 39 As the king passed by, he cried out to the king: “Your servant had marched out into the middle of the battle, when suddenly a man came over with a captive and told me, ‘Guard this man! If he goes missing for any reason, your life will be exchanged for his life, or you will weigh out a talent of silver.’ 40But while your servant was busy here and there, the man disappeared.” And the king of Israel said to him, “So shall your judgment be; you have pronounced it on yourself.”… Cross References As the king passed by, 2 Samuel 12:1-7 Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived, he said, “There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor. / The rich man had a great number of sheep and cattle, / but the poor man had nothing except one small ewe lamb that he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up with him and his children. It shared his food and drank from his cup; it slept in his arms and was like a daughter to him. … 2 Samuel 14:4-7 When the woman from Tekoa went to the king, she fell facedown in homage and said, “Help me, O king!” / “What troubles you?” the king asked her. “Indeed,” she said, “I am a widow, for my husband is dead. / And your maidservant had two sons who were fighting in the field with no one to separate them, and one struck the other and killed him. … he cried out to the king: 2 Kings 6:26-27 As the king of Israel was passing by on the wall, a woman cried out to him, “Help me, my lord the king!” / He answered, “If the LORD does not help you, where can I find help for you? From the threshing floor or the winepress?” Esther 8:3-4 And once again, Esther addressed the king. She fell at his feet weeping and begged him to revoke the evil scheme of Haman the Agagite, which he had devised against the Jews. / The king extended the gold scepter toward Esther, and she arose and stood before the king. “Your servant had marched out into the middle of the battle, 2 Samuel 11:16-17 So as Joab besieged the city, he assigned Uriah to a place where he knew the strongest enemy soldiers were. / And when the men of the city came out and fought against Joab, some of David’s servants fell, and Uriah the Hittite also died. Deuteronomy 20:1-4 When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. / When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army, / saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them. … when suddenly a man came over with a captive 1 Samuel 30:2-3 They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way. / When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned down and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. 2 Kings 5:2-3 At this time the Arameans had gone out in bands and had taken a young girl from the land of Israel, and she was serving Naaman’s wife. / She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.” and told me, ‘Guard this man! Genesis 39:21-23 the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. / And the warden put all the prisoners under Joseph’s care, so that he was responsible for all that was done in the prison. / The warden did not concern himself with anything under Joseph’s care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did. Ezekiel 33:7-9 As for you, O son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word from My mouth and give them the warning from Me. / If I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ but you do not speak out to dissuade him from his way, then that wicked man will die in his iniquity, yet I will hold you accountable for his blood. / But if you warn the wicked man to turn from his way, and he does not turn from it, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved your life. If he goes missing for any reason, your life will be exchanged for his life, Exodus 21:23-24 But if a serious injury results, then you must require a life for a life— / eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Deuteronomy 19:21 You must show no pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, and foot for foot. or you will weigh out a talent of silver.’ Exodus 21:30 If payment is demanded of him instead, he may redeem his life by paying the full amount demanded of him. Genesis 23:16 Abraham agreed to Ephron’s terms and weighed out for him the price he had named in the hearing of the Hittites: four hundred shekels of silver, according to the standard of the merchants. Matthew 18:23-35 Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. / As he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him. / Since the man was unable to pay, the master ordered that he be sold to pay his debt, along with his wife and children and everything he owned. … Luke 7:40-43 But Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” “Tell me, Teacher,” he said. / “Two men were debtors to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. / When they were unable to repay him, he forgave both of them. Which one, then, will love him more?” … Treasury of Scripture And as the king passed by, he cried to the king: and he said, Your servant went out into the middle of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man to me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall your life be for his life, or else you shall pay a talent of silver. the ashes away 1 Kings 20:38 So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face. 2 Samuel 13:19 And Tamar put ashes on her head, and rent her garment of divers colours that was on her, and laid her hand on her head, and went on crying. Job 2:8 And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the ashes. Jump to Previous Battle Cried Life Means Midst Missing Passed Pay Servant Silver Talent TurnedJump to Next Battle Cried Life Means Midst Missing Passed Pay Servant Silver Talent Turned1 Kings 20 1. Ben-Hadad, not content with Ahab's homage, besieges Samaria13. By the direction of a prophet, the Syrians are slain 22. As the prophet forewarned Ahab, the Syrians come against him in Aphek 28. By the word of the prophet, and God's judgment, the Syrians are smitten again 31. The Syrians submit; Ahab sends Ben-Hadad away with a covenant 35. The prophet, under the parable of a prisoner, 39. making Ahab judge himself, denounces God's judgment against him As the king passed by This phrase sets the scene in a military context, likely near the battlefield or a camp. The king referred to is Ahab, king of Israel, who was returning from a victorious battle against the Arameans. The setting underscores the authority and responsibility of the king in matters of war and justice. he cried out to the king Your servant had marched out into the middle of the battle when suddenly a man came over with a captive and told me, ‘Guard this man! If he goes missing for any reason, your life will be exchanged for his life or you will weigh out a talent of silver Persons / Places / Events 1. The KingRefers to King Ahab of Israel, who was known for his disobedience to God and his alliance with Jezebel. 2. The Prophet A man of God who uses a parable to deliver a message to King Ahab, often seen as a form of divine judgment or warning. 3. The Battle Represents the ongoing conflict between Israel and Aram (Syria), highlighting the political and military struggles of the time. 4. The Man to be Guarded Symbolizes the responsibility and accountability that comes with leadership and obedience to God's commands. 5. Talent of Silver A significant amount of money, indicating the seriousness of the responsibility and the consequences of failure. Teaching Points Accountability in LeadershipLeaders are accountable for their actions and the well-being of those under their care. Ahab's failure to heed God's commands led to dire consequences. The Weight of Responsibility The parable illustrates the heavy burden of responsibility and the severe consequences of neglecting one's duties. Divine Justice God's justice is portrayed through the prophet's message, reminding us that God holds us accountable for our actions. The Importance of Obedience Obedience to God's commands is crucial, as disobedience can lead to personal and communal downfall. Parables as a Tool for Conviction The use of parables in scripture serves to reveal truths and convict individuals of their sins, prompting repentance and change. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 20:39?2. How does 1 Kings 20:39 illustrate the importance of personal responsibility in faith? 3. What lesson about obedience can we learn from the man's actions in 1 Kings 20:39? 4. How does this verse connect with the theme of accountability in Matthew 25:14-30? 5. In what ways can we apply the warning in 1 Kings 20:39 today? 6. How does the phrase "while your servant was busy" relate to spiritual distractions? 7. What is the significance of the parable in 1 Kings 20:39 for understanding justice? 8. How does 1 Kings 20:39 reflect on personal responsibility and accountability? 9. What historical context is necessary to fully understand 1 Kings 20:39? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 20? 11. How do the details of King Ahab's military campaigns in 1 Kings 20 align or conflict with other biblical passages about his reign? 12. Is there external evidence outside the Bible confirming Israel's victories over Aram recorded in 1 Kings 20? 13. How plausible is it that just 232 junior officers could rout a massive Aramean army (1 Kings 20:15-21)? 14. Does the claim that 100,000 Aramean foot soldiers were struck down in one day align with any historical or archaeological data (1 Kings 20:29)? What Does 1 Kings 20:39 Mean As the king passed byThe scene unfolds just after Israel’s victory over Ben-Hadad. Ahab is riding home in triumph when a wounded, dust-covered stranger positions himself where the royal chariot must pass. Like Nathan confronting David (2 Samuel 12:1-7) or the old prophet halting the man of God (1 Kings 13:14), this meeting is divinely arranged. The timing shows God’s patience—He lets the king taste success before calling him to account (Romans 2:4). he cried out to the king A sudden, urgent shout pierces the royal procession. Prophets often employ dramatic appeals to awaken dull consciences (Isaiah 58:1; Jeremiah 11:6). The cry forces Ahab to stop and listen, illustrating how God still interrupts earthly glory to address eternal issues. “Your servant had marched out into the middle of the battle The storyteller identifies himself as “your servant,” disarming the king and implying loyalty. He claims to have been “in the thick of the fight,” underscoring credibility and sacrifice (Judges 12:3; 1 Samuel 14:45). Spiritually, it hints that Ahab too was placed “in the middle of the battle” by God—entrusted with a mission that came with clear instructions. when suddenly a man came over with a captive The “man” pictures the Lord who delivered Ben-Hadad into Ahab’s hand (1 Kings 20:13, 28). The “captive” symbolizes the Syrian king himself (1 Kings 20:42). The abruptness (“suddenly”) removes any excuse of misunderstanding; responsibility was placed squarely on the servant, just as God’s Word to Ahab had been unmistakable. and told me, ‘Guard this man!’ A simple, direct command—no loopholes, no ambiguity—mirrors God’s explicit charge to Ahab to devote Ben-Hadad to destruction (cf. 1 Samuel 15:3, 8-9). Stewardship language fills Scripture: Adam was to “keep” the garden (Genesis 2:15); believers are to “guard” the gospel (2 Timothy 1:14). Failing to guard what God entrusts always carries consequences. If he goes missing for any reason, your life will be exchanged for his life, or you will weigh out a talent of silver.’ The penalty is severe—“life for life” echoes Exodus 21:23. Substitute payment (“a talent of silver,” roughly 75 pounds) offers a costly alternative, yet far less than a human life; it shows mercy mingled with justice (Numbers 35:31-32). For Ahab, the real issue was obedience, not bargaining (Ecclesiastes 5:1). By sparing Ben-Hadad for political gain (1 Kings 20:34), he gambled with his own life—an Old Testament picture of Jesus’ warning in Matthew 16:26. summary 1 Kings 20:39 is the opening line of a prophetic parable that exposes King Ahab’s disobedience. God had handed Ben-Hadad to Ahab with clear orders to execute judgment. By allowing the captive to escape, Ahab placed himself under the very sentence he pronounces on the “servant” in the next verse. The passage teaches: • Divine commands are precise and non-negotiable. • Earthly success never cancels heavenly accountability. • Neglecting God-given responsibility leads to personal loss. • “Life for life” ultimately points to Christ, who took the sentence we deserved (2 Corinthians 5:21). The verse is a sober reminder that every believer is entrusted with holy stewardship, and faithfulness—not convenience—determines our standing before the King. (39) Thy servant.--The parable is, of course, designed (like those of 2Samuel 12:1-4; 2Samuel 14:5-11) to make Ahab condemn himself. In Ahab, however, it excites not compunction, but characteristic sullenness of displeasure, like that of 1Kings 21:4.Verse 39. - And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king [in his capacity of supreme judge; see on 1 Kings 3:9]: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle [i.e., the recent battle]; and, behold, a man turned aside [סָר; cf. 1 Kings 22:43; Exodus 3:3; Exodus 32:8. But Ewald, al. would read, סַר prince or captain (properly שַׂר), a change which certainly lends force to the apologue, and makes the analogy more complete. Only such an officer was entitled to give such an order. Moreover just as a common soldier ought to obey his captain, so should Ahab have obeyed God. But as our present text yields a good and sufficient meaning, we are hardly warranted in making any change], and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay [Heb. weigh. There was then no coinage. Payments were made by means of bars of silver or gold] a talent of silver. [A considerable sum - about £400. "The prisoner is thus represented to be a very important personage" (Thenius). There is a hint at Ben-hadad. Ewald holds that the wounds represented the penalty inflicted instead of the talent which a common soldier naturally could not pay.]Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As the kingהַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king passed by, עֹבֵ֔ר (‘ō·ḇêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on he וְה֖וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are cried out צָעַ֣ק (ṣā·‘aq) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6817: To shriek, to proclaim to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the king: הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king “Your servant עַבְדְּךָ֣ ׀ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant had marched out יָצָ֣א (yā·ṣā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim into the middle בְקֶֽרֶב־ (ḇə·qe·reḇ-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7130: The nearest part, the center of the battle, הַמִּלְחָמָ֗ה (ham·mil·ḥā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war when suddenly וְהִנֵּֽה־ (wə·hin·nêh-) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! a man אִ֨ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person came over סָ֜ר (sār) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5493: To turn aside with וַיָּבֵ֧א (way·yā·ḇê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go a captive אִ֗ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person and told וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say me, אֵלַ֣י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to ‘Guard שְׁמֹר֙ (šə·mōr) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to this הַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that man! הָאִ֣ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not he goes missing יִפָּקֵ֔ד (yip·pā·qêḏ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit for any reason, הִפָּקֵד֙ (hip·pā·qêḏ) Verb - Nifal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit your life נַפְשְׁךָ֙ (nap̄·šə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion will be exchanged וְהָיְתָ֤ה (wə·hā·yə·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be for תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of his life, נַפְשׁ֔וֹ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion or א֥וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if you will weigh out תִּשְׁקֽוֹל׃ (tiš·qō·wl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8254: To suspend, poise a talent כִכַּר־ (ḵik·kar-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3603: A round, a round district, a round loaf, a round weight, a talent (a measure of weight or money) of silver.’ כֶּ֖סֶף (ke·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money Links 1 Kings 20:39 NIV1 Kings 20:39 NLT 1 Kings 20:39 ESV 1 Kings 20:39 NASB 1 Kings 20:39 KJV 1 Kings 20:39 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 20:39 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 20:39 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 20:39 French Bible 1 Kings 20:39 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 20:39 As the king passed by he cried (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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