Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
David sent ten young men, saying to the young men, "Go up to Carmel, find Nabal, and greet him in my name.
New American Standard Bible
So David sent ten young men; and David said to the young men, “Go up to Carmel,
King James Version
And David sent out ten young men, and David said unto the young men, Get you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name:
Holman Bible
so David sent 10 young men instructing them, “Go up to Carmel, and when you come to Nabal, greet him in my name.
A Conservative Version
And David sent ten young men, and David said to the young men, Get you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name.
American Standard Version
And David sent ten young men, and David said unto the young men, Get you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name:
Amplified
So David sent ten young men; and David said to the young men, “Go up to Carmel and go to Nabal, and
Bible in Basic English
And David sent ten young men, and said to them, Go up to Carmel and go to Nabal, and say kind words to him in my name;
Darby Translation
Then David sent out ten young men; and David said to the young men, Go up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name.
Julia Smith Translation
And David will send ten boys, and David will say to the boys, Go up to Cannel and come to Nabal, and ask to him in my name for peace.
King James 2000
And David sent out ten young men, and David said unto the young men, Get you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name:
Lexham Expanded Bible
So David sent ten young men, and David said to the young men, "Go up to Carmel and go to Nabal; {you will greet him in my name}.
Modern King James verseion
And David sent out ten young men. And David said to the young men, Go up to Carmel and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
he sent out ten of his young men, and said unto them, "Get you up to Carmel and go to Nabal and greet him in my name.
NET Bible
he sent ten servants, saying to them, "Go up to Carmel to see Nabal and give him greetings in my name.
New Heart English Bible
David sent ten young men, and David said to the young men, "Go up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name.
The Emphasized Bible
David, therefore, sent ten young men, - and David said unto the young men, - Go up to Carmel, and enter in unto Nabal, and ye shall ask him, in my name, of his welfare;
Webster
And David sent ten young men, and David said to the young men, Go up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name:
World English Bible
David sent ten young men, and David said to the young men, "Go up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name.
Youngs Literal Translation
and David sendeth ten young men, and David saith to the young men, 'Go ye up to Carmel, and ye have come in unto Nabal, and asked of him in my name of welfare,
Themes
the Armies of israel » Mode of provisioning: » Contribution levied
Decision » Instances of » Abigail
Ingratitude » Exemplified » Nabal
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Salutations » Often sent through messengers
Travelers » Of distinction » Frequently extorted provisions by the way
Interlinear
Shalach
Na`ar
Na`ar
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 25:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
David And Abigail
4 While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing his sheep. 5 David sent ten young men, saying to the young men, "Go up to Carmel, find Nabal, and greet him in my name. 6 Then say, "May you live long. Peace to you, peace to your family, and peace to all that you have.
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 43:23
"Relax," the manager said. "You can stop being afraid, now. Your God, the God of your father, has placed hidden treasure within those sacks for you. I've been paid in full." Then he brought Simeon out to them,
1 Samuel 17:22
David left the supplies he had with him in the care of the supply keeper and ran to the battle line. When he arrived there, he asked his brothers about their well-being.