1 Samuel 15:14

And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheepe in mine eares, and the lowing of the oxen which I heare?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But Samuel said, "What then is this bleating of the sheep in my ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?"
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?
- American Standard Version (1901)

And Samuel said, What then is this sound of the crying of sheep and the noise of oxen which comes to my ears?
- Basic English Bible

And Samuel said, What [means] then this bleating of sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of oxen which I hear?
- Darby Bible

And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in my ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?
- Webster's Bible

Samuel said, "Then what does this bleating of the sheep in my ears, and the lowing of the cattle which I hear mean?"
- World English Bible

And Samuel saith, `And what [is] the noise of this flock in mine ears -- and the noise of the herd which I am hearing?'
- Youngs Literal Bible

And Samuel said: 'What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 15:14

15:12 A place - That is, a monument or trophy of his victory.

15:13 They - That is, the people. Thus, he lays the blame upon the people; whereas they could not do it without his consent; and he should have used his power to over - rule them.