1 Samuel 14:18

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 14:18

BSB

Then Saul said to Ahijah, "Bring the ark of God." (For at that time it was with the Israelites.)

AKJV

And Saul said to Ahiah, Bring here the ark of God. For the ark of God was at that time with the children of Israel.

CPDV

And Saul said to Ahijah, "Bring the ark of the God." (For the ark of God was, in that day, with the sons of Israel in that place.)

ERV

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.

NHEB

And Saul said to Ahijah, "Bring near the ephod," for he wore the ephod at that time before Israel.

SMT

And Saul will say to Ahiah, Bring near the ark of God. For the ark of God was in that day and the sons of Israel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 14:18

AndSaulH7586Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntoAhiahH281Proper Name MasculineBringhitherH5066VerbthearkH727Noun MasculineofGodH430Noun MasculineForthearkH727Noun MasculineofGodH430Noun MasculinewasatthattimeH3117Noun MasculinewiththechildrenH1121Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 14:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 14:18

Summary

Saul calls for priestly consultation through sacred object

Place

Gibeah

Event

Saul seeks priestly guidance

Estimated Time Period

c. 1050 BC