Parallel Verses
NET Bible
When David realized that Saul was planning to harm him, he told 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.
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 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
Yada`
Charash
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 23:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Flees From Saul At Keilah
8 So Saul mustered all his army to go down to Keilah and besiege David and his men. 9 When David realized that Saul was planning to harm him, he told Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod!" 10 Then David said, "O Lord God of Israel, your servant has clearly heard that Saul is planning to come to Keilah to destroy the city because of me.
Cross References
1 Samuel 30:7
Then David said to the priest Abiathar son of Ahimelech, "Bring me the ephod." So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.
1 Samuel 23:6
Now when Abiathar son of Ahimelech had fled to David at Keilah, he had brought with him an ephod.
Numbers 27:21
And he will stand before Eleazar the priest, who will seek counsel for him before the Lord by the decision of the Urim. At his command they will go out, and at his command they will come in, he and all the Israelites with him, the whole community."
1 Samuel 14:18
So Saul said to Ahijah, "Bring near the ephod," for he was at that time wearing the ephod.
1 Samuel 22:20
But one of the sons of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped and fled to David. His name was Abiathar.
Jeremiah 11:18-19
The Lord gave me knowledge, that I might have understanding. Then he showed me what the people were doing.
Jeremiah 33:3
Call on me in prayer and I will answer you. I will show you great and mysterious things which you still do not know about.'
Acts 9:24
but Saul learned of their plot against him. They were also watching the city gates day and night so that they could kill him.
Acts 14:6
Paul and Barnabas learned about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of 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 the barracks and told Paul.