Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
And David ascertained that, against him, Saul was contriving mischief, - so he said unto 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.
American Standard Version
And David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither 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."
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 So Saul summoned all the people to war, - to go down to Keilah, to besiege David, and his men. 9 And David ascertained that, against him, Saul was contriving mischief, - so he said unto Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod. 10 Then said David: O Yahweh, God of Israel, thy servant, hath heard, that Saul is seeking to come unto Keilah, - to destroy the city, for my sake:
Cross References
1 Samuel 30:7
Then said David to Abiathar the priest, son of Ahimelech, Do bring near me, I pray thee, the ephod. So Abiathar brought near the ephod, unto David.
1 Samuel 23:6
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.
Numbers 27:21
And, before Eleazar the priest, shall he stand, and shall ask by him for the decision of the Lights, before Yahweh, - at the bidding thereof, shall they go out, and at the bidding thereof, shall they come in - he, and all the sons of Israel with him, even all the assembly.
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 22:20
But there escaped one son of Ahimelech, son of Ahitub, whose, name, was Abiathar, - and he fled after David.
Jeremiah 11:18-19
Now when Yahweh, let me know and I did know, then, didst thou shew me their doings.
Jeremiah 33:3
Call unto me that I may answer thee, - and tell thee things great and inaccessible, which thou hast not known.
Acts 9:24
But their plot was made known unto Saul, - and they were even narrowly watching the gates, both 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 surrounding country;
Acts 23:16-18
But Paul's sister's son hearing of the lying-in-wait, happening to be near, and coming into the castle, - reported it unto Paul.