King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Tell [it] not in Gath, publish [it] not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Don't speak of it in Gat; don't proclaim it in the streets of Ashkelon; then the daughters of the P'lishtim won't rejoice, the daughters of the uncircumcised won't gloat.
Berean Standard Bible:
Tell it not in Gath; proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, and the daughters of the uncircumcised exult.
American Standard Version:
Tell it not in Gath, Publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon; Lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, Lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Tell{H5046} it not in Gath{H1661}, publish{H1319} it not in the streets{H2351} of Askelon{H831}; lest the daughters{H1323} of the Philistines{H6430} rejoice{H8055}, lest the daughters{H1323} of the uncircumcised{H6189} triumph{H5937}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Micah 1:10
- Declare ye [it] not at Gath, weep ye not at all: in the house of Aphrah roll thyself in the dust.
1 Samuel 18:6
- ¶ And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick.
Exodus 15:20
- And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.
Exodus 15:21
- And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
Judges 11:34
- And Jephthah came to Mizpeh unto his house, and, behold, his daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances: and she [was his] only child; beside her he had neither son nor daughter.
1 Samuel 31:4
- Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.
Judges 16:23
- Then the lords of the Philistines gathered them together for to offer a great sacrifice unto Dagon their god, and to rejoice: for they said, Our god hath delivered Samson our enemy into our hand.
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Commentary for 2 Samuel 1:20
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5046
There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָגַד
Transliteration: nâgad
Pronunciation: naw-gad'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present); specifically, to expose, predict, explain, praise; bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. - Strong's Number: H1661
There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גַּת
Transliteration: Gath
Pronunciation: gath
Description: the same as גַּת; Gath, a Philistine city; Gath. - Strong's Number: H1319
There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּשַׂר
Transliteration: bâsar
Pronunciation: baw-sar'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to be fresh, i.e. full (rosy, (figuratively) cheerful); to announce (glad news); messenger, preach, publish, shew forth, (bear, bring, carry, preach, good, tell good) tidings. - Strong's Number: H2351
There are 159 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חוּץ
Transliteration: chûwts
Pronunciation: khoots
Description: or (shortened) חֻץ; (both forms feminine in the plural) from an unused root meaning to sever; properly, separate by awall, i.e. outside, outdoors; abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. - Strong's Number: H831
There are 176 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַשְׁקְלוֹן
Transliteration: ʼAshqᵉlôwn
Pronunciation: ash-kel-one'
Description: probably from שָׁקַל in the sense of weighing-place (i.e. mart); Ashkelon, a place in Palestine; Ashkelon, Askalon. - Strong's Number: H1323
There are 499 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּת
Transliteration: bath
Pronunciation: bath
Description: from בָּנָה (as feminine of בֵּן); a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively); apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. - Strong's Number: H6430
There are 244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פְּלִשְׁתִּי
Transliteration: Pᵉlishtîy
Pronunciation: pel-ish-tee'
Description: patrial from פְּלֶשֶׁת; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth; Philistine. - Strong's Number: H8055
There are 145 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂמַח
Transliteration: sâmach
Pronunciation: saw-makh'
Description: a primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome; cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. - Strong's Number: H6189
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָרֵל
Transliteration: ʻârêl
Pronunciation: aw-rale'
Description: from עָרֵל; properly, exposed, i.e. projecting loose (as to the prepuce); used only technically,; uncircumcised (i.e. still having the prepuce uncurtailed); uncircumcised (person). - Strong's Number: H5937
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָלַז
Transliteration: ʻâlaz
Pronunciation: aw-laz'
Description: a primitive root; to jump for joy, i.e. exult; be joyful, rejoice, triumph.