Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Then David arose and fled that day from Saul, and went to
King James Version
And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
Holman Bible
David fled that day from Saul’s presence and went to King Achish of Gath.
International Standard Version
David got up that day and fled from Saul, and he went to King Achish of Gath.
A Conservative Version
And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
American Standard Version
And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
Amplified
Then David arose and fled from Saul that day, and went to Achish king of
Bible in Basic English
Then David got up and went in flight that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish, the king of Gath.
Darby Translation
And David arose, and fled that day from before Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
Julia Smith Translation
And David will rise and flee in that day from the face of Saul, and he will come to Achish, king of Gath.
King James 2000
And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So David got up and fled on that day from the presence of Saul, and he came to Achish the king of Gath.
Modern King James verseion
And David arose and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And David arose and fled the same day from the presence of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
NET Bible
So on that day David arose and fled from Saul. He went to King Achish of Gath.
New Heart English Bible
David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
The Emphasized Bible
Then arose David, and fled, that day, from the face of Saul, - and came in unto Achish, king of Gath.
Webster
And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
World English Bible
David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
Youngs Literal Translation
And David riseth and fleeth on that day from the face of Saul, and cometh in unto Achish king of Gath;
Themes
David » King of israel » Escapes to gath
Deception » Instances of » David feigns madness
Fugitives » Instances of » From the wrath of the king » David
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 21:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Flees To Achish In Gath
9
The high priest answered: The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Elah Valley, is here. It is wrapped in a cloth behind the priestly ephod. Take it if you want. There is no other weapon here. David said: There is none like it. Let me have the sword.
10 Then David arose and fled that day from Saul, and went to
Cross References
1 Samuel 27:1-2
David thought to himself: One of these days Saul will kill me. The best thing for me to do is escape to Philistia. Saul will give up looking for me in Israel. Then I will be safe.
1 Kings 19:3
Elijah was afraid and fled for his life. He took his servant and went to Beersheba in Judah. He left the servant there.
Psalm 34:1-22
([Psalm of David]) I will thank Jehovah at all times. My mouth will always praise him.
Jeremiah 26:21
When King Jehoiakim and all his personal troops and officials heard what Uriah said the king wanted to put him to death. But Uriah heard about it and fled in fear to Egypt.