New International Version (NIV)
32Then Samuel said, “Bring me Agag king of the Amalekites.”
Agag came to him in chains.15:32 The meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain. And he thought, “Surely the bitterness of death is past.”
1 Samuel 15:32
1 Samuel 15:32 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
32Then Samuel said, “Bring me Agag, the king of the Amalekites.” And Agag came to him 15:32 Or in chainscheerfully. And Agag said, “Surely the bitterness of death is gone!”
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
32Then Samuel said, “Bring me Agag, the king of the Amalekites.” And Agag came to him cheerfully. And Agag said, “Surely the bitterness of death is past.”
Amplified Bible (AMP)
32Then Samuel said, “Bring me Agag, the king of the Amalekites.” And Agag came to him 15:32 Or in chains.cheerfully. And Agag said, “Surely the bitterness of death has come to an end.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
32Then Samuel said, “Bring me Agag king of the Amalekites.”
Agag came to him cheerfully,15:32 Or cautiously or in chains; see DSS and LXX. for he thought, “Surely the bitterness of death is past.”15:32 Or “Surely this is the bitterness of death.” See DSS and LXX.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
32Then Samuel said, “Bring me Agag, the king of the Amalekites.”
Agag was in chains when he came to Samuel. Agag thought, “The time for me to be put to death must have passed by now.”