Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
David inquired of the LORD: "Shall I go and strike down these Philistines?" The LORD told David, "Go strike down the Philistines and deliver Keilah."
New American Standard Bible
So David
King James Version
Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.
Holman Bible
So David inquired of the Lord:
The Lord answered David, “Launch an attack against the Philistines and rescue Keilah.”
A Conservative Version
Therefore David inquired of LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And LORD said to David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.
American Standard Version
Therefore David inquired of Jehovah, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And Jehovah said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.
Amplified
So David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?” And the Lord said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.”
Bible in Basic English
So David, questioning the Lord, said, Am I to go and make an attack on these Philistines? And the Lord said to David, Go and make an attack on the Philistines so that Keilah may be kept from falling into their hands.
Darby Translation
And David inquired of Jehovah, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And Jehovah said to David, Go and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.
Julia Smith Translation
And David will ask in Jehovah, saying, Shall I go and strike against these rovers? And Jehovah will say to David, Go and strike against the rovers, and save Keilah.
King James 2000
Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and strike these Philistines? And the LORD said unto David, Go, and strike the Philistines, and save Keilah.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So David inquired of Yahweh, saying, "Shall I go and attack these Philistines?" And Yahweh said to David, "Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah."
Modern King James verseion
And David asked of Jehovah, saying, Shall I go? And shall I strike these Philistines? And Jehovah said to David, Go and strike the Philistines, and save Keilah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then David asked the LORD's advice, saying, "Shall I go and smite the Philistines?" And the LORD said unto David, "Go, and smite the Philistines and save Keilah."
NET Bible
So David asked the Lord, "Should I go and strike down these Philistines?" The Lord said to David, "Go, strike down the Philistines and deliver Keilah."
New Heart English Bible
Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, "Shall I go and strike these Philistines?" The LORD said to David, "Go strike the Philistines, and save Keilah."
The Emphasized Bible
So David enquired of Yahweh, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And Yahweh said unto David - Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.
Webster
Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the LORD said to David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.
World English Bible
Therefore David inquired of Yahweh, saying, "Shall I go and strike these Philistines?" Yahweh said to David, "Go strike the Philistines, and save Keilah."
Youngs Literal Translation
And David asketh at Jehovah, saying, 'Do I go? -- and have I smitten among these Philistines?' And Jehovah saith unto David, 'Go, and thou hast smitten among the Philistines, and saved Keilah.'
Themes
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
David » King of israel » Saves keilah
Enquiring of God » Inquiring through the prophets, concerning perplexing questions » Battles
Inquiring of God » Inquiring through the prophets, concerning perplexing questions » Battles
Interlinear
Sha'al
Nakah
נכה
Nakah
smite, slay, kill, beat, slaughter, stricken, given, wounded, strike, stripes,
Usage: 501
Yalak
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 23:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Defeats The Philistines At Keilah
1 Someone told David, "Look, the Philistines are fighting at Keilah and are plundering the threshing floors." 2 David inquired of the LORD: "Shall I go and strike down these Philistines?" The LORD told David, "Go strike down the Philistines and deliver Keilah." 3 David's men told him, "Look, we're afraid here in Judah. How much then, if we go to Keilah against the Philistine army?"
Cross References
1 Samuel 23:4
David inquired of the LORD again, and the LORD answered him: "Get up, go down to Keilah. I'll give the Philistines into your control."
2 Samuel 5:19
so David asked the LORD, "Am I to go attack the Philistines? Will you give me victory over them?" "Go get them," the LORD replied to David, "because I'm going to put the Philistines right into your hand!"
2 Samuel 5:23
When David asked the LORD about it, he said, "Don't attack them directly. Instead, go around to the rear and attack them opposite those balsam trees.
1 Samuel 23:6
Now when Ahimelech's son Abiathar had fled to David in Keilah, the ephod had come down with him.
1 Samuel 23:9-12
David knew that Saul was devising evil plans against him, and so he told Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod."
1 Samuel 30:8
David inquired of the LORD: "Shall I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?"
Numbers 27:21
You are to make him stand in the presence of Eleazar the priest, who is to inquire on his behalf using the Urim in the presence of the LORD regarding a decision of judgment, because by his command he and all the Israelis with him will go out or come in."
Joshua 9:14
So the leaders of Israel sampled their provisions, but did not ask the LORD about it.
Judges 1:1
Sometime after Joshua had died, the Israelis asked the LORD, "Who is to lead us against the Canaanites in our opening attack against them?"
1 Chronicles 14:10
So David asked God, "Am I to go out against the Philistines? Will you give me victory over them?" "Go out," the LORD replied to him, "and I'll put them right into your hand."
Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you concerning the path you should walk; I will direct you with my eye.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding.
Jeremiah 10:23
LORD, I know that a person's life is not his to control, nor does a person establish his way in life.