1 Samuel 23:9 Parallel Translations

When David learned that Saul was planning to harm him, he told the priest Abiathar, "Bring the ephod."(GOD'S WORD®)

And David knew that Saul secretly practiced mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.

ASV:

And David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.

BBE:

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.

DBY:

And when David knew that Saul devised mischief against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring the ephod.

ERV:

And David knew that Saul devised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.

JPS:

And David knew that Saul devised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest: 'Bring hither the ephod.'

WBS:

And David knew that Saul secretly plotted mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.

WEB:

David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here."

YLT:

And David knoweth that against him Saul is devising the evil, and saith unto Abiathar the priest, 'Bring nigh the ephod.'

1 Samuel 23:9 Cross References

XREF:

1 Samuel 22:20 But one son of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped and fled after David.

1 Samuel 23:6 Now it came about, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand.

1 Samuel 30:7 Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, "Please bring me the ephod." So Abiathar brought the ephod to David. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

23:9 And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, {d} Bring hither the ephod.
(d) To consult with the Lord by Urim and Thummim.

MHC:

23:7-13 Well might David complain of his enemies, that they rewarded him evil for good, and that for his love they were his adversaries. Christ was used thus basely. David applied to his great Protector for direction. No sooner was the ephod brought him than he made use of it. We have the Scriptures in our hands, let us take advice from them in doubtful cases. Say, Bring hither the Bible. David's address to God is very solemn, also very particular. God allows us to be so in our addresses to him; Lord, direct me in this matter, about which I am now at a loss. God knows not only what will be, but what would be, if it were not hindered; therefore he knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and how to render to every man according to his works.

CONC:

Abiathar Abi'athar Bring Clear David Designs Devised Devising Ephod Evil Hither Knoweth Learned Mischief Nigh Plotted Plotting Practiced Priest Saul Secretly

Abiathar Abi'athar Clear David Designs Devised Devising Ephod Evil Hither Learned Mischief Nigh Plotted Plotting Practiced Priest Saul Secretly

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