Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But David had knowledge that Saul imagined mischief against him, and said therefore to Abiathar the priest, "Bring 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.
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 called all the people to war, for to go to Keilah to besiege David and his men. 9 But David had knowledge that Saul imagined mischief against him, and said therefore to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod." 10 Then said David, "O LORD God of Israel, thy servant heareth that Saul is about to come to Keilah to destroy the city for my sake.
Cross References
1 Samuel 30:7
But David took a good courage to him in the LORD his God and said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, "Bring me the ephod." And Abiathar brought the ephod to David.
1 Samuel 23:6
And it chanced when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah that he brought an ephod in his hand.
Numbers 27:21
And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest which shall ask counsel for him, after the manner of the light, before the LORD: And at the mouth of Eleazar shall both he and all the children of Israel with him, and all the congregation, go in and out."
1 Samuel 14:18
And then Saul said unto Ahijah, "Bring hither the ark of God." For the ark of God was at the time with the children of Israel.
1 Samuel 22:20
But yet one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped and fled to David,
Jeremiah 11:18-19
This, O LORD, have I learned of thee, and understand it, for thou hast showed me their imaginations.
Jeremiah 33:3
Thou hast cried unto me, and I have heard thee: I have showed great and high things, which were unknown unto you."
Acts 9:24
But their layings wait was known of Saul. And they watched at the gates day and night to kill him.
Acts 14:6
they were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about,
Acts 23:16-18
When Paul's sister's son heard of their laying await, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.