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David Fetches the Ark

1 Chronicles 13:3

In 11 translations

BSB
Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.”Or of it
KJV
And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we enquired not at it in the days of Saul.bring…: Heb. bring about
WEB
Also, let’s bring the ark of our God back to us again, for we didn’t seek it in the days of Saul.”
ASV
and let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we sought not unto it in the days of Saul.
LSV
and we bring around the Ark of our God to us, for we did not seek Him in the days of Saul.”
YLT
and we bring round the ark of our God unto us, for we sought Him not in the days of Saul.'
DBY
and let us bring again the ark of our God to us; for we inquired not of it in the days of Saul.Elohim
DRC
And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we sought it not in the days of Saul.
GNV
And we will bring againe the Arke of our God to vs: for we sought not vnto it in the dayes of Saul.
JPS
and let us bring back the ark of our God to us; for we sought not unto it in the days of Saul.'
LXXE
And let us bring over to us the ark of our God; for men have not enquired at it since the days of Saul.

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Original-language editions

WLC
וְנָסֵ֛בָּה אֶת־אֲר֥וֹן אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ אֵלֵ֑ינוּ כִּי־לֹ֥א דְרַשְׁנֻ֖הוּ בִּימֵ֥י שָׁאֽוּל׃
LXX-Br
καὶ μετενέγκωμεν τὴν κιβωτὸν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμῶν πρὸς ἡμᾶς, ὅτι οὐκ ἐζήτησαν αὐτὴν ἀφʼ ἡμερῶν Σαούλ.

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Cross-references most cited first

  • 1 Samuel 7:1–2Then the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of the LORD and took it into Abinadab’s house on the hill. And they consecrated his son Eleazar to guard the ark of the LORD. And from that day a long time passed, twenty…
  • 1 Samuel 23:2So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.”
  • 1 Samuel 14:18Then Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God.” (For at that time it was with the Israelites.)
  • 1 Samuel 14:36And Saul said, “Let us go down after the Philistines by night and plunder them until dawn, leaving no man alive!” “Do what seems good to you,” the troops replied. But the priest said, “We must consult God here.”
  • 1 Samuel 22:15Was that day the first time I inquired of God for him? Far be it from me! Let not the king accuse your servant or any of my father’s household, for your servant knew nothing of this whole affair—not in part or in whole.”
  • Psalms 132:6We heard that the ark was in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar.
  • 1 Samuel 22:10Ahimelech inquired of the LORD for him and gave him provisions. He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.”
  • 1 Samuel 23:9–12When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.” And David said, “O LORD, God of Israel, Your servant has heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah and…

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