Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
And David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.
New American Standard Bible
Now David knew that Saul was plotting evil against him; so he said to
King James Version
And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.
Holman Bible
When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest,
International Standard Version
David knew that Saul was devising evil plans against him, and so he told Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod."
A Conservative Version
And David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him, and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring here the ephod.
Amplified
But David knew that Saul was plotting evil against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod here.”
Bible in Basic English
And it was clear to David that Saul had evil designs against him, and he said to Abiathar the priest, Come here with the ephod.
Darby Translation
And when David knew that Saul devised mischief against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring the ephod.
Julia Smith Translation
And David knew that Saul was working evil against him; and he will say to Abiathar the priest, Bring near the ephod.
King James 2000
And David knew that Saul secretly plotted evil against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring here the ephod.
Lexham Expanded Bible
When David learned that Saul [was] plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here."
Modern King James verseion
And David knew that Saul secretly planned evil against him. And he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring the ephod here.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But David had knowledge that Saul imagined mischief against him, and said therefore to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod."
NET Bible
When David realized that Saul was planning to harm him, he told Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod!"
New Heart English Bible
David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here."
The Emphasized Bible
And David ascertained that, against him, Saul was contriving mischief, - so he said unto Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.
Webster
And David knew that Saul secretly plotted mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.
World English Bible
David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here."
Youngs Literal Translation
And David knoweth that against him Saul is devising the evil, and saith unto Abiathar the priest, 'Bring nigh the ephod.'
Themes
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
David » King of israel » Saves keilah
Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Used as an oracle
the Ephod » For the high priest » Worn or held by him when consulted
The high priest » Duties of » Enquiring of God by urim and thummim
Ingratitude » Of man to man » Men of keilah to david
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Malice » Instances of » Saul toward david
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 23:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Flees From Saul At Keilah
8 And Saul summoned all the people to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men. 9 And David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod. 10 Then said David, O Jehovah, the God of Israel, thy servant hath surely heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.
Cross References
1 Samuel 30:7
And David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David.
1 Samuel 23:6
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.
Numbers 27:21
And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall inquire for him by the judgment of the Urim before Jehovah: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation.
1 Samuel 14:18
And Saul said unto Ahijah, Bring hither the ark of God. For the ark of God was there at that time with the children of Israel.
1 Samuel 22:20
And one of the sons of Ahimelech, the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.
Jeremiah 11:18-19
And Jehovah gave me knowledge of it, and I knew it: then thou showedst me their doings.
Jeremiah 33:3
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and will show thee great things, and difficult, which thou knowest not.
Acts 9:24
but their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night that they might kill him:
Acts 14:6
they became aware of it, and fled unto the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe, and the region round about:
Acts 23:16-18
But Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, and he came and entered into the castle and told Paul.