Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

and let us bring back the ark of our God to us, for we did not seek it in the days of Saul.”

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 in Saul’s days.”

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, for we did not seek it during the days of Saul.”

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."

NET Bible

Let's move the ark of our God back here, for we did not seek his will throughout Saul's reign."

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.'

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
the ark
ארן ארון 
'arown 
Usage: 202

of our God
אלהים 
'elohiym 
Usage: 2600

to us for we enquired
דּרשׁ 
Darash 
Usage: 164

not at it in the days
יום 
Yowm 
Usage: 2293

References

Context Readings

The Ark Of The Covenant Brought From Kiriath-Jearim

2 He then said to the whole assembly of Israel: If it seems good to you and if it is the will of Jehovah our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers throughout the territories of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites with them in their towns and pasturelands, to come and join us. 3 and let us bring back the ark of our God to us, for we did not seek it in the days of Saul.” 4 The whole assembly agreed to do this, because it seemed right to all the people.

Cross References

1 Samuel 7:1-2

The people of Kiriath Jearim got the Ark and took it to Abinadab's house on a hill in their town. His son Eleazar took care of it.

1 Samuel 14:18

Then Saul said to Ahijah: Bring the Ark of God here. At that time it was with the Israelites.

1 Samuel 14:36

Saul said: Let us attack the Philistines again while it is still dark. We can fight them all night. Let us kill them and take everything they own! The people answered: We will do whatever you want. Ahijah the priest said: Wait! Let us ask God what we should do.

1 Samuel 22:10

Ahimelech prayed to Jehovah for David. He gave him food and the sword of Goliath the Philistine.

1 Samuel 22:15

Is this the first time I have prayed to God for him? Not at all! You should not blame my family or me for this. I knew nothing at all about this.

1 Samuel 23:2

He asked Jehovah: Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Jehovah answered: Yes, Attack them and save Keilah.

1 Samuel 23:9-12

David learned that Saul was planning to harm him. He told the priest Abiathar: Bring the ephod!

Psalm 132:6

Now, we have heard about the Ark of the Covenant being in Ephrathah. We found it in Jaar.

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