Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Saul said, “
King James Version
And Saul said, Draw ye near hither, all the chief of the people: and know and see wherein this sin hath been this day.
Holman Bible
Saul said, “All you leaders of the troops, come here. Let us investigate how this sin has occurred today.
International Standard Version
Saul said, "All you army officers are to come here to find out what constitutes this sin today.
A Conservative Version
And Saul said, Draw near here, all ye chiefs of the people, and know and see how this sin has been this day.
American Standard Version
And Saul said, Draw nigh hither, all ye chiefs of the people; and know and see wherein this sin hath been this day.
Amplified
Then Saul said, “Come here, all you who are leaders of the people, and let us find out how this sin [causing God’s silence] happened today.
Bible in Basic English
And Saul said, Come near, all you chiefs of the people, and let us get word from God and see in whom is this sin today.
Darby Translation
And Saul said, Draw ye near hither, all the heads of the people; and know and see wherein this sin has been this day.
Julia Smith Translation
And Saul will say, Draw near here all the corners of the people: and know and see in what was this sin this day.
King James 2000
And Saul said, Draw you near here, all you leaders of the people: and know and see what this sin has been this day.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Saul said, "Come here, all [you] leaders of the people, {so that we find out} what the sin was this day.
Modern King James verseion
And Saul said, Draw near here, all the chief of the people, and know and see what this sin has been today.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then said Saul, "Let the people come hither out of all quarters, and know and see, in whom this sin is chanced this day:
NET Bible
Then Saul said, "All you leaders of the army come here. Find out how this sin occurred today.
New Heart English Bible
And Saul said, "Come here, all you leaders of the people; and investigate and see how this sin has arisen today.
The Emphasized Bible
Then said Saul, Come near hither, all ye chiefs of the people, - and get to know and see, wherein, hath been this sin, to-day.
Webster
And Saul said, Draw ye near hither all the chief of the people: and know and see wherein this sin hath been this day.
World English Bible
Saul said, "Draw near here, all you chiefs of the people; and know and see in which this sin has been this day.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Saul saith, 'Draw ye nigh hither all, the chiefs of the people, and know and see in what this sin hath been to-day;
Themes
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
the Armies of israel » Strict discipline observed in
Topics
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Nagash
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Ra'ah
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 14:38
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jonathan Rescued From His Father Saul
37
Saul asked God: Should I attack the Philistines? Will you help us win? This time God did not answer.
38 Saul said, “
Cross References
1 Samuel 10:19-20
You have rejected your God, who saves you from all your troubles and distresses. You said to him: No! Place a king over us. Now then, stand in front of Jehovah by your tribes and family groups.'
Numbers 24:17
I see him, but not now! I behold him, but not near! A star shall come forth from Jacob. A scepter shall rise from Israel and shall crush through the forehead of Moab. It will tear down all the sons of Sheth.
Joshua 7:11
Israel has sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant I commanded them to keep. They have taken some of the devoted things and put them in their own possessions.
Joshua 7:14-26
In the morning assemble by tribe. The tribe Jehovah picks will come forward family by family and man by man.
Judges 20:2
The leaders of all the tribes of Israel were present at this gathering of God's people. There were four hundred thousand foot soldiers.
2 Samuel 18:3
You must not go with us, they answered. It will not make any difference to the enemy if the rest of us turn and run. It will not matter even if half of us are killed. But you are worth ten thousand of us. It will be better if you stay here in the city and send us help.
Psalm 47:9
The princes of the people have assembled as the people of the God of Abraham. For the rulers (shields) (protectors) of the earth belong to God! He has ascended to the heights.
Zechariah 10:4
The corner stone will come from them. The tent peg will come from them. Every ruler and the battle bow will come from them.
Matthew 21:42
Jesus said to them: Have you read the Scriptures, 'The stone the builders rejected has been made the chief cornerstone of the building. This was Jehovah's doing, and it is wonderful in our eyes.' (Isaiah 28:16)
Ephesians 2:20
You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Christ Jesus is the chief corner stone.