Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in Saul’s days.”

New American Standard Bible

and let us bring back the ark of our God to us, for we did not seek it in the days of Saul.”

King James Version

And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we inquired not at it in the days of Saul.

International Standard Version

Then let's bring the Ark of God back to us, because we didn't consult it during Saul's reign."

A Conservative Version

And let us bring again the ark of our God to us, for we did not inquire from it in the days of Saul.

American Standard Version

and let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we sought not unto it in the days of Saul.

Amplified

and let us bring back the ark of our God to us, for we did not seek it during the days of Saul.”

Bible in Basic English

And let us get back for ourselves the ark of our God: for in the days of Saul we did not go to it for directions.

Darby Translation

and let us bring again the ark of our God to us; for we inquired not of it in the days of Saul.

Julia Smith Translation

And we will turn about the ark of our God to us: for we sought it not in the days of Saul.

King James 2000

And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we have not inquired at it in the days of Saul.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Then let us bring around the ark of our God to us, for we did not seek it in the days of Saul."

Modern King James verseion

And let us bring again the ark of our God to us. For we did not inquire at it in the days of Saul.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And let us bring again the Ark of the Lord to us: for we regarded it not in the days of Saul."

NET Bible

Let's move the ark of our God back here, for we did not seek his will throughout Saul's reign."

New Heart English Bible

and let us bring again the ark of our God to us. For we did not seek it in the days of Saul."

The Emphasized Bible

and let us bring round the ark of our God, unto us, - For they sought it not, in the days of Saul.

Webster

And let us bring again to us the ark of our God: for we inquired not at it in the days of Saul.

World English Bible

and let us bring again the ark of our God to us. For we didn't seek it in the days of Saul."

Youngs Literal Translation

and we bring round the ark of our God unto us, for we sought Him not in the days of Saul.'

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And let us bring again
סבב 
Cabab 
Usage: 157

the ark
ארן ארון 
'arown 
Usage: 202

of our God
אלהים 
'elohiym 
Usage: 2600

to us for we enquired
דּרשׁ 
Darash 
Usage: 164

not at it in the days
יום 
Yowm 
Usage: 2293

References

Context Readings

The Ark Of The Covenant Brought From Kiriath-Jearim

2 Then he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is from the Lord our God, let us spread out and send the message to the rest of our relatives in all the districts of Israel, including the priests and Levites in their cities with pasturelands, that they should gather together with us. 3 Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in Saul’s days.” 4 Since the proposal seemed right to all the people, the whole assembly agreed to do it.


Cross References

1 Samuel 7:1-2

So the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of the Lord and took it to Abinadab’s house on the hill. They consecrated his son Eleazar to take care of it.

1 Samuel 14:18

Saul told Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God,” for it was with the Israelites at that time.

1 Samuel 14:36

Saul said, “Let’s go down after the Philistines tonight and plunder them until morning. Don’t let even one remain!”

“Do whatever you want,” the troops replied.

But the priest said, “We must consult God here.”

1 Samuel 22:10

Ahimelech inquired of the Lord for him and gave him provisions. He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.”

1 Samuel 22:15

Was today the first time I inquired of God for him? Of course not! Please don’t let the king make an accusation against your servant or any of my father’s household, for your servant didn’t have any idea about all this.”

1 Samuel 23:2

So David inquired of the Lord: “Should I launch an attack against these Philistines?”

The Lord answered David, “Launch an attack against the Philistines and rescue Keilah.”

1 Samuel 23:9-12

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

Psalm 132:6

We heard of the ark in Ephrathah;
we found it in the fields of Jaar.

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