Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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
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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 and his men went to Keilah and fought the Philistines. They drove off their livestock, and overwhelmingly defeated them. So David rescued the people who lived in Keilah.
6 Now it came about, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech
Phrases
Cross References
1 Samuel 22:20
Ahimelech, Ahitub's son had one son who escaped. His name was Abiathar. He fled to David.
Exodus 28:30-31
Put the Urim and Thummim into the breast piece for decision-making. They, too, will be over Aaron's heart when he comes into Jehovah's presence. In this way when he is in Jehovah's presence, Aaron will always be carrying over his heart the means for determining Jehovah's decisions for the Israelites.
1 Samuel 14:3
Ahiah son of Ahitub, Ichabod's brother, son of Phinehas, son of Eli, Jehovah's priest in Shiloh, who was wearing an ephod were with him. The people did not know that Jonathan was gone.
1 Samuel 14:18
Then Saul said to Ahijah: Bring the Ark of God here. At that time it was with the Israelites.
1 Samuel 14:36-37
Saul said: Let us attack the Philistines again while it is still dark. We can fight them all night. Let us kill them and take everything they own! The people answered: We will do whatever you want. Ahijah the priest said: Wait! Let us ask God what we should do.