Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
Now it came to pass, when Abiathar, son of Ahimelech, fled unto David to Keilah, that he came down with, an ephod, in his hand.
New American Standard Bible
Now it came about, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech
King James Version
And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand.
Holman Bible
Abiathar son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, and he brought an ephod with him.
International Standard Version
Now when Ahimelech's son Abiathar had fled to David in Keilah, the ephod had come down with him.
A Conservative Version
And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand.
Amplified
When Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, he came down with an ephod in his hand.
Bible in Basic English
Now when Abiathar, the son of Ahimelech, went in flight to David, he came down to Keilah with the ephod in his hand.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, he came down with an ephod in his hand.
Julia Smith Translation
And it will be in the fleeing of Abiathar son of Ahimelech, to David to Keilah, he brought down an ephod in his hand.
King James 2000
And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{Now when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled} to David [at] Keilah, he went down [with] an ephod in his hand.
Modern King James verseion
And it happened when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, he came down with an ephod in his hand.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And it chanced when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah that he brought an ephod in his hand.
NET Bible
Now when Abiathar son of Ahimelech had fled to David at Keilah, he had brought with him an ephod.
New Heart English Bible
It happened, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand.
Webster
And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand.
World English Bible
It happened, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand.
Youngs Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, in the fleeing of Abiathar son of Ahimelech unto David, to Keilah, an ephod came down in his hand.
Themes
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
David » King of israel » Saves keilah
the Ephod » For the high priest » Worn or held by him when consulted
Interlinear
References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 23:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Flees From Saul At Keilah
5 David therefore went, with his men, to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and drave forth their cattle, and smote them, with a great smiting, so David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. 6 Now it came to pass, when Abiathar, son of Ahimelech, fled unto David to Keilah, that he came down with, an ephod, in his hand. 7 And, when it was told Saul that David had entered Keilah, Saul said - God hath given him over into my hand, for he hath shut himself in by entering into a city with folding doors and bar.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Samuel 22:20
But there escaped one son of Ahimelech, son of Ahitub, whose, name, was Abiathar, - and he fled after David.
Exodus 28:30-31
Thus shalt thou place, in the breastpiece for giving sentence, the lights and the perfections, so shall they be upon the heart of Aaron when he goeth in before Yahweh, - so shall Aaron bear the sentence of the sons of Israel, upon his heart before Yahweh continually.
1 Samuel 14:3
and, Ahijah, son of Ahitub, brother of Ichabod, son of Phinehas, son of Eli, was priest of Yahweh in Shiloh, wearing an ephod, - and, the people, knew not that Jonathan had departed.
1 Samuel 14:18
Then said Saul unto Ahijah, Bring near the ark of God; for the ark of God was, on that day, in the midst of the sons of Israel.
1 Samuel 14:36-37
Then said Saul - Let us go down after the Philistines by night, and make of them a prey until the morning light, and let us not leave of them, a man. And they said, All that is good in thine eyes, do! Then said the priest, Let us draw near hither unto God.