2 Samuel 1:15David called one of the young men, and said, "Go near, and fall on him." He struck him, so that he died.
The setting
Ziklag, Israel, ~1010 BC. David has heard enough. Without hesitation, he orders the execution of the Amalekite who claimed to have killed King Saul.
The emotion here: resolved determination, no hesitation or regret
The original word
paga (פָּגַע) — to strike, attack, or fall upon someone with violence
Why it matters
This execution established David's reputation for justice and respect for God's anointed kings
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Samuel 1:15
David acts swiftly because the man condemned himself with his own testimony
Common misconceptionModern readers think David is being harsh. But by ancient law and his own stated principles, this was both legal and necessary to establish his authority.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Samuel 1:15
Bible Genome reading
2 Samuel 1:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Samuel 1:15 comes from the book of 2 Samuel, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include justice, execution, leadership. Notable phrases: Go near, and fall on him; he died. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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