1 Samuel 23:9

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 23:9

BSB

When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod."

AKJV

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

CPDV

And when David had realized that Saul had secretly prepared evil against him, he said to Abiathar, the priest, "Bring the ephod."

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And David knew that Saul was working evil against him; and he will say to Abiathar the priest, Bring near the ephod.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 23:9

AndDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine knewH3045VerbthatSaulH7586Proper Name MasculinesecretlypractisedH2790Verb mischiefH7451againsthimandhesaidH559VerbtoAbiatharH54Proper Name MasculinethepriestH3548Noun MasculineBringhitherH5066VerbtheephodH646Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 23:9

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Overview of 1 Samuel 23:9

Summary

Hunted leader seeks divine counsel through priest

Place

Keilah

Event

David seeks divine revelation

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC