1-samuel 24:5

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.

American King James Version (AKJV)

And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

And later, David was full of regret for cutting off Saul's skirt.

Webster's Revision

And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.

World English Bible

It happened afterward, that David's heart struck him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.

English Revised Version (ERV)

And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him because he had cut off Saul's skirt.

Barnes's 1-samuel 24:5 Bible Commentary

David's heart smote him - He thought the action inconsistent with the respect which he owed to the king.