Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 23:9
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® Bible
David knew that Saul was plotting evil against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring the ephod here.
Contemporary English Version
David heard about Saul's plan to capture him, and he told Abiathar, "Let's ask God what we should do."
Darby English Version
And when David knew that Saul devised mischief against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring the ephod.
Good News Bible
When David heard that Saul was planning to attack him, he said to the priest Abiathar, "Bring the ephod here."
King James Version
And David knew that Saul secretly practiced mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.
New American Standard Bible
Now David knew that Saul was plotting evil against him; so he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here."
New International Version
When David learned that Saul was plotting against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod."
New King James Version
When David knew that Saul plotted evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, 'Bring the ephod here.'
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now David knew that Saul plotted evil against him; so he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here."
Revised Standard Version
David knew that Saul was plotting evil against him; and he said to Abi'athar the priest, "Bring the ephod here."
Young's Literal Translation
And David knoweth that against him Saul is devising the evil, and saith unto Abiathar the priest, `Bring nigh the ephod.'
