Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
David
King James Version
And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
Holman Bible
David took this to heart
International Standard Version
David took these words seriously, and he was very frightened of King Achish of Gath.
A Conservative Version
And David laid up these words in his heart, and was very afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
American Standard Version
And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
Amplified
David took these words to heart and was greatly afraid of Achish king of Gath.
Bible in Basic English
And David took these words to heart, fearing Achish, the king of Gath.
Darby Translation
And David took to heart these words, and was much afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
Julia Smith Translation
And David will set these words in his heart, and he will be afraid greatly of the face of Achish, king of Gath.
King James 2000
And David laid up these words in his heart, and was much afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{David took these words seriously} and {felt severely threatened by} Achish the king of Gath.
Modern King James verseion
And David laid up these words in his heart, and was very much afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And David put those words into his heart and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
NET Bible
David thought about what they said and was very afraid of King Achish of Gath.
New Heart English Bible
David laid up these words in his heart, and was very afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
The Emphasized Bible
And David laid up these words in his heart, - and feared greatly, because of Achish king of Gath.
Webster
And David laid up these words in his heart, and was greatly afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
World English Bible
David laid up these words in his heart, and was very afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
Youngs Literal Translation
And David layeth these words in his heart, and is exceedingly afraid of the face of Achish king of Gath,
Themes
David » King of israel » Escapes to gath
Deception » Instances of » David feigns madness
Interlinear
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Dabar
M@`od
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 21:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Flees To Achish In Gath
11
The officers of King Achish were also there. They asked Achish: Is David a king back in his own country? Do the Israelites not dance and sing: 'Saul has killed a thousand enemies; David has killed ten thousand enemies?'
12 David
Cross References
Luke 2:19
Mary remembered all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
Genesis 12:11-13
He was about to enter Egypt. He said to his wife Sarai: I know what a beautiful woman you are.
Genesis 26:7
His wife Rebekah was very beautiful. He was afraid that someone might kill him to get her. So he told everyone that Rebekah was his sister.
1 Samuel 21:10
David kept running from Saul that day until he came to Gath. There he met with King Achish.
Psalm 34:4
I went to Jehovah for help. He answered me and rescued me from all my fears.
Psalm 56:3
I will put my trust in you when I am afraid.
Psalm 119:11
Your word I have treasured in my heart that I may not sin against you.
Luke 2:51
He went with them to Nazareth. He remained subject to them. His mother kept all these sayings in her heart.