Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions, but did not seek the Lord’s counsel.

New American Standard Bible

So the men of Israel took some of their provisions, and did not ask for the counsel of the Lord.

King James Version

And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.

International Standard Version

So the leaders of Israel sampled their provisions, but did not ask the LORD about it.

A Conservative Version

And the men took of their provision, and did not ask counsel at the mouth of LORD.

American Standard Version

And the men took of their provision, and asked not counsel at the mouth of Jehovah.

Amplified

So the men [of Israel] took some of their own provisions [and offered them in friendship], and [foolishly] did not ask for the counsel of the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

And the men took some of their food, without requesting directions from the Lord.

Darby Translation

And the men took of their victuals, but they did not inquire at the mouth of Jehovah.

Julia Smith Translation

And the men will take of their food, and they asked not the mouth of Jehovah.

King James 2000

And the men took of their provisions, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.

Lexham Expanded Bible

So the leaders took from their provisions, but {they did not ask direction from Yahweh}.

Modern King James verseion

And they received the men because of their provisions, and did not ask at the mouth of Jehovah.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And the men took of their victuals, and counseled not with the mouth of the LORD.

NET Bible

The men examined some of their provisions, but they failed to ask the Lord's advice.

New Heart English Bible

The men sampled their provisions, and did not ask counsel from the mouth of the LORD.

The Emphasized Bible

So the men took of their provision, - but, the bidding of Yahweh, had they not asked.

Webster

And the men took of their provisions, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.

World English Bible

The men sampled their provisions, and didn't ask counsel from the mouth of Yahweh.

Youngs Literal Translation

And the men take of their provision, and the mouth of Jehovah have not asked;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And the men
אנושׁ 
'enowsh 
Usage: 42

לקח 
Laqach 
Usage: 966

ציד 
Tsayid 
Usage: 19

and asked
שׁאל שׁאל 
Sha'al 
Usage: 172

not counsel at the mouth
פּה 
Peh 
Usage: 497

References

Context Readings

The Gibeonites Act With Cunning

13 These wineskins were new when we filled them, but look, they are cracked. And these clothes and sandals of ours are worn out from the extremely long journey.” 14 Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions, but did not seek the Lord’s counsel. 15 So Joshua established peace with them and made a treaty to let them live, and the leaders of the community swore an oath to them.


Cross References

Numbers 27:21

He will stand before Eleazar who will consult the Lord for him with the decision of the Urim. He and all the Israelites with him, even the entire community, will go out and come back in at his command.”

Exodus 28:30

Place the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece for decisions, so that they will also be over Aaron’s heart whenever he comes before the Lord. Aaron will continually carry the means of decisions for the Israelites over his heart before the Lord.

Judges 1:1

After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the Lord, “Who will be the first to fight for us against the Canaanites?”

Judges 20:18

They set out, went to Bethel, and inquired of God. The Israelites asked, “Who is to go first to fight for us against the Benjaminites?”

And the Lord answered, “Judah will be first.”

Judges 20:28

and Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, was serving before it. The Israelites asked: “Should we again fight against our brothers the Benjaminites or should we stop?”

The Lord answered: “Fight, because I will hand them over to you tomorrow.”

1 Samuel 14:18-19

Saul told Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God,” for it was with the Israelites at that time.

1 Samuel 22:10

Ahimelech inquired of the Lord for him and gave him provisions. He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.”

1 Samuel 23:9-12

When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.”

1 Samuel 30:7-8

David said to Abiathar the priest, son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him,

2 Samuel 2:1

Some time later, David inquired of the Lord: “Should I go to one of the towns of Judah?”

The Lord answered him, “Go.”

Then David asked, “Where should I go?”

“To Hebron,” the Lord replied.

2 Samuel 5:19

Then David inquired of the Lord: “Should I go to war against the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?”

The Lord replied to David, “Go, for I will certainly hand the Philistines over to you.”

1 Chronicles 10:13-14

Saul died for his unfaithfulness to the Lord because he did not keep the Lord’s word. He even consulted a medium for guidance,

Ezra 8:21

I proclaimed a fast by the Ahava River, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask Him for a safe journey for us, our children, and all our possessions.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own understanding;

Isaiah 30:1-2

Woe to the rebellious children!
This is the Lord’s declaration.
They carry out a plan, but not Mine;
they make an alliance,
but against My will,
piling sin on top of sin.

James 1:5

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.

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