1 Samuel 23:9

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

And David knew that Saul was devising evil against him, and he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring near the ephod.”

Latin

Quod cum David rescisset quia præpararet ei Saul clam malum, dixit ad Abiathar sacerdotem: Applica ephod.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

1 Samuel 23:1–29

Because Saul received reports from informants, he was able to continue pursuing David (1 Samuel 23:7,13). David also had informants, which helped him stay ahead of Saul (1 Samuel 23:1, 9, 15, 25). David’s greatest advantage was that he could seek guidance and help from God, which Saul did not have (1 Samuel 23:2, 4, 12).

Theme notes and profiles

Abiathar David Saul

Events

Reign of Saul

Related verses

1 Samuel 30:7
Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him,
1 Samuel 23:6
(Now Abiathar son of Ahimelech had brought the ephod with him when he fled to David at Keilah.)
Numbers 27:21
He shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who will seek counsel for him before the LORD by the judgment of the Urim. At his command, he and all the Israelites with him—the entire congregation—will go out and come in.”
Jeremiah 33:3
Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
Jeremiah 11:18–19
And the LORD informed me, so I knew. Then You showed me their deeds.
1 Samuel 14:18
Then Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God.” (For at that time it was with the Israelites.)
1 Samuel 22:20
But one of the sons of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped. His name was Abiathar, and he fled to David.
Acts 9:24
…but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him.
Acts 14:6
…they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding region,
Acts 23:16–18
But when the son of Paul’s sister heard about the plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul.

Parallels

Psalm 54:1–7

People

Abiathar: High priest during the reigns of David and Solomon David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Glossary

Abiathar David Ephod (Garment) John the Baptist Keilah (Place) Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Seeking Counsel from God Before Battle David: King of Israel: Saves Keilah Ephod: A Sacred Vestment Worn by the High Priest used As an Oracle Ingratitude: Men of Keilah to David Keilah: One of a Group of Nine Cities in the Southern Part of Palestine Allotted to Judah: David Rescues Malice: Saul Toward David The High Priest: Duties of Enquiring of God by Urim and Thummim Urim and Thummim: Consulting God By

1 Samuel 23:9

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