1 Samuel 5:3
Context5:3 When the residents of Ashdod got up early the next day, 1 Dagon was lying on the ground before the ark of the Lord. So they took Dagon and set him back in his place.
1 Samuel 16:23
Context16:23 So whenever the spirit from God would come upon Saul, David would take his lyre and play it. This would bring relief to Saul and make him feel better. Then the evil spirit would leave him alone. 2
1 Samuel 25:36
Context25:36 When Abigail went back to Nabal, he was holding a banquet in his house like that of the king. Nabal was having a good time 3 and was very intoxicated. She told him absolutely nothing 4 until morning’s light.
1 Samuel 28:22
Context28:22 Now it’s your turn to listen to your servant! Let me set before you a bit of bread so that you can eat. When you regain your strength, you can go on your way.”


[5:3] 1 tc The LXX adds “they entered the temple of Dagon and saw.”
[16:23] 2 tn Heb “would turn aside from upon him.”
[25:36] 3 tn Heb “and the heart of Nabal was good upon him”; NASB, NRSV “Nabal’s heart was merry within him”; NIV “he was in high spirits”; NCV, TEV “was in a good mood”; CEV “was very drunk and feeling good.”
[25:36] 4 tn Heb “and she did not tell him a thing, small or large.”