Parallel Verses
Youngs Literal Translation
And David riseth and fleeth on that day from the face of Saul, and cometh in unto Achish king of Gath;
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.
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 And the priest saith, 'The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou didst smite in the valley of Elah, lo, it is wrapped in a garment behind the ephod, if it thou dost take to thyself, take; for there is none other save it in this place.' And David saith, 'There is none like it -- give it to me.' 10 And David riseth and fleeth on that day from the face of Saul, and cometh in unto Achish king of Gath; 11 and the servants of Achish say unto him, 'Is not this David king of the land? is it not of this one they sing in dances, saying, 'Saul smote among his thousands, and David among his myriads?'
Cross References
1 Samuel 27:1-2
And David saith unto his heart, 'Now am I consumed one day by the hand of Saul; there is nothing for me better than that I diligently escape unto the land of the Philistines, and Saul hath been despairing of me -- of seeking me any more in all the border of Israel, and I have escaped out of his hand.'
1 Kings 19:3
And he feareth, and riseth, and goeth for his life, and cometh in to Beer-Sheba, that is Judah's, and leaveth his young man there,
Psalm 34:1-22
By David, in his changing his behaviour before Abimelech, and he driveth him away, and he goeth. I do bless Jehovah at all times, Continually His praise is in my mouth.
Jeremiah 26:21
And the king Jehoiakim, and all his mighty ones, and all the heads, hear his words, and the king seeketh to put him to death, and Urijah heareth, and feareth, and fleeth, and goeth in to Egypt.