Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
When David learned that Saul [was] plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here."
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.
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 Saul then summoned all of the army for the battle, to go down [to] Keilah to lay a siege against David and his men. 9 When David learned that Saul [was] plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here." 10 And David said, "O Yahweh, God of Israel, your servant has clearly heard that Saul [is] seeking to come to Keilah to destroy the city because of me.
Cross References
1 Samuel 30:7
Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, "Please bring the ephod here for me." So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.
1 Samuel 23:6
{Now when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled} to David [at] Keilah, he went down [with] an ephod in his hand.
Numbers 27:21
He will stand before Eleazar the priest, who will ask for him by the decision of the Urim before Yahweh. On {his command} they will go out, and at {his command} they will come in, [both] he and all of the {Israelites} with him, the entire community."
1 Samuel 14:18
Then Saul said to Ahijah, "Bring near the ark of God" (for the ark of God was {at that time} with the {Israelites}).
1 Samuel 22:20
But, one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, whose name was Abiathar, escaped and fled after David.
Jeremiah 11:18-19
Moreover, Yahweh let [it be] made known to me, and I knew. Then you showed me their deeds.
Jeremiah 33:3
'Call to me, and I will answer you, and I will tell you great [things] and inaccessible [things that] you have not known.'
Acts 9:24
But their plot became known to Saul, and they were also watching the gates both day and night so that they could do away with him.
Acts 14:6
they became aware of [it] [and] fled to the Lycaonian cities--Lystra and Derbe and the surrounding region.
Acts 23:16-18
But [when] the son of Paul's sister heard about the ambush, he came and entered into the barracks [and] reported [it] to Paul.