Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And
King James Version
And the king said unto the footmen that stood about him, Turn, and slay the priests of the LORD; because their hand also is with David, and because they knew when he fled, and did not shew it to me. But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to fall upon the priests of the LORD.
Holman Bible
Then the king ordered the guards standing by him, “Turn and kill the priests of the Lord
International Standard Version
The king told the guards, who were standing beside him, "Turn and kill the priests of the LORD because they supported David, and because they knew he was fleeing, but didn't inform me." But the officials of the king did not want to lift their hands to attack the priests of the LORD.
A Conservative Version
And the king said to the guard who stood about him, Turn, and kill the priests of LORD, because their hand also is with David, and because they knew that he fled, and did not disclose it to me. But the servants of the king would no
American Standard Version
And the king said unto the guard that stood about him, Turn, and slay the priests of Jehovah; because their hand also is with David, and because they knew that he fled, and did not disclose it to me. But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to fall upon the priests of Jehovah.
Amplified
And the king said to the guards who stood around him, “Turn around and kill the priests of the Lord, because their
Bible in Basic English
Then the king said to the runners who were waiting near him, Put the priests of the Lord to death; because they are on David's side, and having knowledge of his flight, did not give me word of it. But the king's servants would not put out their hands to make an attack on the Lord's priests.
Darby Translation
And the king said to the couriers that stood about him, Turn and put the priests of Jehovah to death; because their hand also is with David, and because they knew when he fled, and did not inform me. But the servants of the king were not willing to put forth their hand to fall on the priests of Jehovah.
Julia Smith Translation
And the king will say to the runners standing by him, Turn about and kill the priests of Jehovah, for their hand also is with David, and because they knew when he fled, and did not uncover his ear. And the king's servants would not stretch forth their hand to fall upon the priests of Jehovah.
King James 2000
And the king said unto the footmen that stood about him, Turn, and slay the priests of the LORD; because their hand also is with David, and because they knew when he fled, and did not show it to me. But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to fall upon the priests of the LORD.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So the king said to the runners [who were] stationed around him, "Turn and kill the priests of Yahweh, because {they also support David} and because they knew that he was fleeing and {did not disclose it to me}." But the servants of the king [were] not willing to raise their hand to attack the priests of Yahweh.
Modern King James verseion
And the king said to the guard that stood around him, Turn and kill the priests of Jehovah, because their hand also is with David, and because they knew when he fled, and did not reveal it to me. But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to fall on the priests of Jehovah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then said the king unto his footmen that stood about him, "Turn and slay the priests of the LORD, both because their hand is with David and because they knew when David fled and showed it not to me." But the servants of the king would not move their hands, to run upon the priests of the LORD.
NET Bible
Then the king said to the messengers who were stationed beside him, "Turn and kill the priests of the Lord, for they too have sided with David! They knew he was fleeing, but they did not inform me." But the king's servants refused to harm the priests of the Lord.
New Heart English Bible
The king said to the guard who stood about him, "Turn, and kill the priests of the LORD; because their hand also is with David, and because they knew that he fled, and did not disclose it to me." But the servants of the king wouldn't put forth their hand to fall on the priests of the LORD.
The Emphasized Bible
And the king said unto the runners that were stationed by him - Turn ye round and put to death the priests of Yahweh, because, their hand also, is with David, and because they knew that he was, in flight, and unveiled not mine ear. But the servants of the king were not willing to thrust forth their hand, to fall upon the priests of Yahweh.
Webster
And the king said to the footmen that stood about him, Turn, and slay the priests of the LORD: because their hand also is with David, and because they knew when he fled, and did not show it to me. But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to fall upon the priests of the LORD.
World English Bible
The king said to the guard who stood about him, "Turn, and kill the priests of Yahweh; because their hand also is with David, and because they knew that he fled, and didn't disclose it to me." But the servants of the king wouldn't put forth their hand to fall on the priests of Yahweh.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the king saith to runners, those standing by him, 'Turn round, and put to death the priests of Jehovah, because their hand also is with David, and because they have known that he is fleeing, and have not uncovered mine ear;' and the servants of the king have not been willing to put forth their hand to come against the priests of Jehovah.
Themes
Ahijah » A priest in shiloh, probably identical with ahimelech, mentioned in » Killed
Government » Monarchical » Tyranny in, instances of » By saul
Holy spirit » Instances of » saul
Kings » Often exercised power arbitrarily
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Malice » Instances of » Saul toward david
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Saul, killing ahimelech and the priests
Interlinear
Natsab
Cabab
Yad
Yada`
Barach
Galah
`ebed
Shalach
Yad
References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 22:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Saul Kills The Priests At Nob
16
But the king said, “You shall surely die, Ahimelech, you and all your father’s household!”
17 And
Cross References
Exodus 1:17
But the midwives
1 Samuel 8:11
He said, “
1 Samuel 14:45
But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan die, who has
1 Samuel 20:33
Then
1 Samuel 22:13
Saul then said to him, “Why have you and the son of Jesse conspired against me, in that you have given him bread and a sword and have inquired of God for him, so that he would rise up against me
1 Samuel 25:17
Now therefore, know and
2 Samuel 15:1
Now it came about after this that
1 Kings 1:5
Now
1 Kings 18:4
for
2 Kings 1:13-14
So he
2 Kings 10:25
Then it came about, as soon as he had finished offering the burnt offering, that Jehu said to the
Acts 4:19
But