Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

Now David knew that Saul was plotting evil against him; so he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod here.”

King James Version

And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.

Holman Bible

When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.”

International Standard Version

David knew that Saul was devising evil plans against him, and so he told Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod."

A Conservative Version

And David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him, and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring here the ephod.

American Standard Version

And David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.

Amplified

But David knew that Saul was plotting evil against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod here.”

Bible in Basic English

And it was clear to David that Saul had evil designs against him, and he said to Abiathar the priest, Come here with the ephod.

Darby Translation

And when David knew that Saul devised mischief against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring the ephod.

Julia Smith Translation

And David knew that Saul was working evil against him; and he will say to Abiathar the priest, Bring near the ephod.

King James 2000

And David knew that Saul secretly plotted evil against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring here the ephod.

Lexham Expanded Bible

When David learned that Saul [was] plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here."

Modern King James verseion

And David knew that Saul secretly planned evil against him. And he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring the ephod here.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But David had knowledge that Saul imagined mischief against him, and said therefore to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod."

NET Bible

When David realized that Saul was planning to harm him, he told Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod!"

New Heart English Bible

David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here."

The Emphasized Bible

And David ascertained that, against him, Saul was contriving mischief, - so he said unto Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.

Webster

And David knew that Saul secretly plotted mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.

World English Bible

David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here."

Youngs Literal Translation

And David knoweth that against him Saul is devising the evil, and saith unto Abiathar the priest, 'Bring nigh the ephod.'

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And David
דּויד דּוד 
David 
Usage: 1074

שׁאוּל 
Sha'uwl 
Usage: 406

חרשׁ 
Charash 
Usage: 74

H54
אביתר 
'Ebyathar 
Usage: 30

the priest
כּהן 
Kohen 
Usage: 750

נגשׁ 
Nagash 
Usage: 125

Context Readings

David Flees From Saul At Keilah

8 So Saul summoned all the people for war, to go down to Keilah to besiege David and his men. 9 Now David knew that Saul was plotting evil against him; so he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod here.” 10 Then David said, “O Lord God of Israel, Your servant has heard for certain that Saul is seeking to come to Keilah to destroy the city on my account.



Cross References

1 Samuel 30:7

Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Please bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.

1 Samuel 23:6

Now it came about, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand.

Numbers 27:21

Moreover, he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall inquire for him by the judgment of the Urim before the Lord. At his command they shall go out and at his command they shall come in, both he and the sons of Israel with him, even all the congregation.”

1 Samuel 14:18

Then Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God here.” For the ark of God was at that time with the sons of Israel.

1 Samuel 22:20

But one son of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped and fled after David.

Jeremiah 11:18-19

Moreover, the Lord made it known to me and I knew it;
Then You showed me their deeds.

Jeremiah 33:3

Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’

Acts 9:24

but their plot became known to Saul. They were also watching the gates day and night so that they might put him to death;

Acts 14:6

they became aware of it and fled to the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe, and the surrounding region;

Acts 23:16-18

But the son of Paul’s sister heard of their ambush, and he came and entered the barracks and told Paul.

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