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1 Samuel 23:9

What does 1 Samuel 23:9 mean?

A plain-English look at 1 Samuel 23:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Now when David understood that Saul secretly prepared evil against him, he said to Abiathar, the priest: Bring hither the ephod.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.8And Saul summoned all the people to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men.

v.9This passage

v.10Then said David, O Jehovah, the God of Israel, thy servant hath surely heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Samuel 23:6

    And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand.

  • Acts 23:16

    But Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, and he came and entered into the castle and told Paul.

  • Acts 9:24

    but their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night that they might kill him:

  • 1 Samuel 14:18

    And Saul said unto Ahijah, Bring hither the ark of God. For the ark of God was there at that time with the children of Israel.

  • 1 Samuel 30:7

    And David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David.

  • Acts 14:6

    they became aware of it, and fled unto the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe, and the region round about:

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