Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Let's move the ark of our God back here, for we did not seek his will throughout Saul's reign."
New American Standard Bible
and let us bring back the ark of our God to us,
King James Version
And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we inquired not at it in the days of Saul.
Holman Bible
Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him
International Standard Version
Then let's bring the Ark of God back to us, because we didn't consult it during Saul's reign."
A Conservative Version
And let us bring again the ark of our God to us, for we did not inquire from it in the days of Saul.
American Standard Version
and let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we sought not unto it in the days of Saul.
Amplified
and let us bring back the ark of our God to us,
Bible in Basic English
And let us get back for ourselves the ark of our God: for in the days of Saul we did not go to it for directions.
Darby Translation
and let us bring again the ark of our God to us; for we inquired not of it in the days of Saul.
Julia Smith Translation
And we will turn about the ark of our God to us: for we sought it not in the days of Saul.
King James 2000
And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we have not inquired at it in the days of Saul.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then let us bring around the ark of our God to us, for we did not seek it in the days of Saul."
Modern King James verseion
And let us bring again the ark of our God to us. For we did not inquire at it in the days of Saul.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And let us bring again the Ark of the Lord to us: for we regarded it not in the days of Saul."
New Heart English Bible
and let us bring again the ark of our God to us. For we did not seek it in the days of Saul."
The Emphasized Bible
and let us bring round the ark of our God, unto us, - For they sought it not, in the days of Saul.
Webster
And let us bring again to us the ark of our God: for we inquired not at it in the days of Saul.
World English Bible
and let us bring again the ark of our God to us. For we didn't seek it in the days of Saul."
Youngs Literal Translation
and we bring round the ark of our God unto us, for we sought Him not in the days of Saul.'
Themes
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » An oracle of God
Ark of the covenant » The israelites inquired of the lord before
Interlinear
Cabab
'elohiym
References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 13:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Ark Of The Covenant Brought From Kiriath-Jearim
2 David said to the whole Israelite assembly, "If you so desire and the Lord our God approves, let's spread the word to our brothers who remain in all the regions of Israel, and to the priests and Levites in their cities, so they may join us. 3 Let's move the ark of our God back here, for we did not seek his will throughout Saul's reign." 4 The whole assembly agreed to do this, for the proposal seemed right to all the people.
Names
Cross References
1 Samuel 7:1-2
Then the people of Kiriath Jearim came and took the ark of the Lord; they brought it to the house of Abinadab located on the hill. They consecrated Eleazar his son to guard the ark of the Lord.
1 Samuel 14:18
So Saul said to Ahijah, "Bring near the ephod," for he was at that time wearing the ephod.
1 Samuel 14:36
Saul said, "Let's go down after the Philistines at night; we will rout them until the break of day. We won't leave any of them alive!" They replied, "Do whatever seems best to you." But the priest said, "Let's approach God here."
1 Samuel 22:10
He inquired of the Lord for him and gave him provisions. He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine."
1 Samuel 22:15
Was it just today that I began to inquire of God on his behalf? Far be it from me! The king should not accuse his servant or any of my father's house. For your servant is not aware of all this -- not in whole or in part!"
1 Samuel 23:2
So David asked the Lord, "Should I go and strike down these Philistines?" The Lord said to David, "Go, strike down the Philistines and deliver Keilah."
1 Samuel 23:9-12
When David realized that Saul was planning to harm him, he told Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod!"
Psalm 132:6
Look, we heard about it in Ephrathah, we found it in the territory of Jaar.