Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 23:27
American Standard Version
But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have made a raid upon the land.
Amplified® Bible
But a messenger came to Saul, saying, Make haste and come, for the Philistines have made a raid on the land.
Contemporary English Version
when a messenger came to Saul and said, "Come quickly! The Philistines are attacking Israel and taking everything."
Darby English Version
But there came a messenger to Saul, saying, Haste thee and come; for the Philistines have made a raid against the land.
Good News Bible
Just then a messenger arrived and said to Saul, "Come back at once! The Philistines are invading the country!"
King James Version
But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land.
New American Standard Bible
But a messenger came to Saul, saying, "Hurry and come, for the Philistines have made a raid on the land."
New International Version
a messenger came to Saul, saying, "Come quickly! The Philistines are raiding the land."
New King James Version
But a messenger came to Saul, saying, 'Hurry and come, for the Philistines have invaded the land!'
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But a messenger came to Saul, saying, "Hurry and come, for the Philistines have made a raid on the land."
Revised Standard Version
when a messenger came to Saul, saying, "Make haste and come; for the Philistines have made a raid upon the land."
Young's Literal Translation
And a messenger hath come in unto Saul, saying, `Haste, and come, for the Philistines have pushed against the land.'