1 Samuel 23:9

Saul Pursues David

8Then Saul summoned all his troops to go to war at Keilah and besiege David and his men.9When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.”

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Berean Standard Bible
When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.”
American Standard Version (1901)
And David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.
Bible in Basic English
And it was clear to David that Saul had evil designs against him, and he said to Abiathar the priest, Come here with the ephod.
Free Bible Version
When David learned that Saul was plotting to attack him, he asked Abiathar the priest, “Please bring the ephod.”
King James (Authorized) Version
¶ And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.
Translation for Translators
But David found out that Saul was planning for his army to attack him. So he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring here the sacred vest.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
David knew that Saul was plotting harm against him. He said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod here.”
Noah Webster Bible
And David knew that Saul secretly plotted mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.
World English Bible
David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him. He said to Abiathar 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.'