Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 23:6
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified® Bible
When Abiathar son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, he came with an ephod in his hand.
Contemporary English Version
Meanwhile, Saul heard that David was in Keilah. "God has let me catch David," Saul said. "David is trapped inside a walled town where the gates can be locked." Saul decided to go there and surround the town, in order to trap David and his men. He sent messengers who told the towns and villages, "Send men to serve in Saul's army!" By this time, Abiathar had joined David in Keilah and had brought along everything he needed to get answers from God.
Darby English Version
And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, he came down with an ephod in his hand.
Good News Bible
When Abiathar son of Ahimelech escaped and joined David in Keilah, he took the ephod with him.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
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.
New International Version
(Now Abiathar son of Ahimelech had brought the ephod down with him when he fled to David at Keilah.)
New King James Version
Now it happened, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, that he went down with an ephod in his hand.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
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.
Revised Standard Version
When Abi'athar the son of Ahim'elech fled to David to Kei'lah, he came down with an ephod in his hand.
Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, in the fleeing of Abiathar son of Ahimelech unto David, to Keilah, an ephod came down in his hand.
