1 Samuel 2:2
Konteks2:2 No one is holy 1 like the Lord!
There is no one other than you!
There is no rock 2 like our God!
1 Samuel 10:19
Konteks10:19 But today you have rejected your God who saves you from all your trouble and distress. You have said, “No! 3 Appoint a king over us.” Now take your positions before the Lord by your tribes and by your clans.’”
1 Samuel 23:17
Konteks23:17 He said to him, “Don’t be afraid! For the hand of my father Saul cannot find you. You will rule over Israel, and I will be your second in command. Even my father Saul realizes this.”
1 Samuel 24:17
Konteks24:17 He said to David, “You are more innocent 4 than I, for you have treated me well, even though I have tried to harm you!
[2:2] 1 sn In this context God’s holiness refers primarily to his sovereignty and incomparability. He is unique and distinct from all other so-called gods.
[2:2] 2 tn The LXX has “and there is none righteous like our God.” The Hebrew term translated “rock” refers to a rocky cliff where one can seek refuge from enemies. Here the metaphor depicts God as a protector of his people. Cf. TEV “no protector like our God”; CEV “We’re safer with you than on a high mountain.”
[10:19] 3 tc The translation follows many medieval Hebrew
[24:17] 4 tn Or “righteous” (so KJV, NASB, NIV, NRSV); NAB “you are in the right”; NLT “are a better man than I am.”