Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God.” (At that time it was with the Israelites.) New Living Translation Then Saul shouted to Ahijah, “Bring the ephod here!” For at that time Ahijah was wearing the ephod in front of the Israelites. English Standard Version So Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God here.” For the ark of God went at that time with the people of Israel. Berean Standard Bible Then Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God.” (For at that time it was with the Israelites.) King James Bible And Saul said unto Ahiah, Bring hither the ark of God. For the ark of God was at that time with the children of Israel. New King James Version And Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God here” (for at that time the ark of God was with the children of Israel). New American Standard Bible Then Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God here.” For at that time the ark of God was with the sons of Israel. NASB 1995 Then Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God here.” For the ark of God was at that time with the sons of Israel. NASB 1977 Then Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God here.” For the ark of God was at that time with the sons of Israel. Legacy Standard Bible Then Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God here.” For the ark of God was at that time with the sons of Israel. Amplified Bible Saul said to Ahijah [the priest], “Bring the ark of God here.” For at that time the ark of God was with the sons of Israel. Christian Standard Bible Saul told Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God,” for it was with the Israelites at that time. Holman Christian Standard Bible Saul told Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God,” for it was with the Israelites at that time. American Standard Version And Saul said unto Ahijah, Bring hither the ark of God. For the ark of God was there at that time with the children of Israel. Contemporary English Version At that time, Ahijah was serving as priest for the army of Israel, and Saul told him, "Come over here! Let's ask God what we should do." English Revised Version And Saul said unto Ahijah, Bring hither the ark of God. For the ark of God was there at that time with the children of Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Saul said to Ahijah, "Bring the priestly ephod," because Ahijah carried the ephod in front of Israel that day. Good News Translation "Bring the ephod here," Saul said to Ahijah the priest. (On that day Ahijah was carrying it in front of the people of Israel.) International Standard Version Saul told Ahijah, "Bring the Ark of God here." For at that time the Ark of God was with the Israelis. Majority Standard Bible Then Saul said to Ahijah, ?Bring the ark of God.? (For at that time it was with the Israelites.) NET Bible So Saul said to Ahijah, "Bring near the ephod," for he was at that time wearing the ephod. New Heart English Bible And Saul said to Ahijah, "Bring near the ephod," for he wore the ephod at that time before Israel. Webster's Bible Translation And Saul said to Ahiah, Bring hither the ark of God. For the ark of God was at that time with the children of Israel. World English Bible Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring God’s ark here.” For God’s ark was with the children of Israel at that time. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Saul says to Ahiah, “Bring the Ark of God near”; for the Ark of God has been with the sons of Israel on that day. Young's Literal Translation And Saul saith to Ahiah, 'Bring nigh the ark of God;' for the ark of God hath been on that day with the sons of Israel. Smith's Literal Translation And Saul will say to Ahiah, Bring near the ark of God. For the ark of God was in that day and the sons of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Saul said to Achias: Bring the ark of the Lord. (For the ark of God was there that day with the children of Israel.) Catholic Public Domain Version And Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of the God.” (For the ark of God was, in that day, with the sons of Israel in that place.) New American Bible Saul then said to Ahijah, “Bring the ephod here.” (Ahijah was wearing the ephod before the Israelites at that time.) New Revised Standard Version Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God here.” For at that time the ark of God went with the Israelites. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Saul said to Ahiah, Bring here the ark of God. For the ark of God was at that time with the children of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Shaul said to Akhia: “Bring the Ark of God!”, because the Ark of LORD JEHOVAH was there in that day with the children of Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Saul said unto Ahijah: 'Bring hither the ark of God.' For the ark of God was there at that time with the children of Israel. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Saul said to Achia, Bring the ephod; for he wore the ephod in that day before Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jonathan's Victory over the Philistines…17Saul said to the troops who were with him, “Call the roll and see who has left us.” And when they had called the roll, they saw that Jonathan and his armor-bearer were not there. 18Then Saul said to Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God.” (For at that time it was with the Israelites.) 19While Saul was talking to the priest, the commotion in the Philistine camp continued to increase. So Saul said to the priest, “Withdraw your hand.”… Cross References 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.” Joshua 9:14 Then the men of Israel sampled their provisions but did not seek the counsel of the LORD. Judges 20:27-28 And the Israelites inquired of the LORD. (In those days the ark of the covenant of God was there, / and Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, served before it.) The Israelites asked, “Should we again go out to battle against our brothers the Benjamites, or should we stop?” The LORD answered, “Fight, for tomorrow I will deliver them into your hand.” 1 Samuel 4:3-4 When the troops returned to the camp, the elders of Israel asked, “Why has the LORD brought defeat on us before the Philistines today? Let us bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Shiloh, so that it may go with us to save us from the hand of our enemies.” / So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God. 1 Samuel 7:1-2 Then 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 years in all, as the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim. And all the house of Israel mournfully sought the LORD. 1 Samuel 10:22 So again they inquired of the LORD, “Has the man come here yet?” And the LORD replied, “Behold, he has hidden himself among the baggage.” 1 Samuel 23:9-12 When 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 destroy the city on my account. / Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me into his hand? Will Saul come down, as Your servant has heard? O LORD, God of Israel, please tell Your servant.” “He will,” said the LORD. ... 1 Samuel 30:7-8 Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him, / and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.” 2 Samuel 6:2-3 And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it. / They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart, 1 Kings 8:1-9 At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, ... 2 Kings 3:11 But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.” 1 Chronicles 13:3 Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.” 1 Chronicles 15:11-15 David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. / And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. / It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.” ... 2 Chronicles 5:2-5 At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the Levites took up the ark, ... Psalm 132:8 Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. Treasury of Scripture And Saul said to Ahiah, Bring here the ark of God. For the ark of God was at that time with the children of Israel. 1 Samuel 4:3-5 And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath the LORD smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of Shiloh unto us, that, when it cometh among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies… 1 Samuel 30:8 And David inquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all. Numbers 27:21 And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask counsel for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation. For the ark 1 Samuel 5:2 When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon. 1 Samuel 7:1 And the men of Kirjathjearim came, and fetched up the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the LORD. Jump to Previous Ahiah Ahijah Ahi'jah Ark Children Ephod Hither Israel Israelites Nigh Saul TimeJump to Next Ahiah Ahijah Ahi'jah Ark Children Ephod Hither Israel Israelites Nigh Saul Time1 Samuel 14 1. Jonathan goes and miraculously smites the Philistine's garrison15. A divine terror makes them beat themselves 17. Saul, not staying the priest's answer, sets on them 21. The captivated Hebrews, and the hidden Israelites, join against them. 24. Saul's unadvised adjuration hinders the victory 31. He restrains the people from eating blood 35. He builds an altar 37. Jonathan, taken by lot, is save by the people 47. Saul's victories, strength, and family Then Saul said to Ahijah, Saul, the first king of Israel, is depicted here in a moment of decision-making during a military conflict with the Philistines. Ahijah, the priest, is a descendant of Eli, indicating the continuation of the priestly line despite the earlier judgment against Eli's house (1 Samuel 2:31-36). This highlights the complex relationship between the monarchy and the priesthood in Israel, where the king often sought divine guidance through the priest. “Bring the ark of God.” (For at that time it was with the Israelites.) Persons / Places / Events 1. SaulThe first king of Israel, chosen by God but later rejected due to disobedience. In this passage, he seeks divine guidance during a military conflict. 2. Ahijah A priest serving during Saul's reign, likely a descendant of Eli. He is called upon by Saul to bring the ark, indicating his role in religious matters. 3. The Ark of God A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence and guidance among the Israelites. 4. Israelites The chosen people of God, engaged in a battle with the Philistines at this time. 5. Philistines A neighboring people and frequent adversaries of Israel, known for their military prowess and conflicts with the Israelites. Teaching Points Seeking God's GuidanceSaul's request for the ark underscores the importance of seeking divine guidance in times of uncertainty. Believers today should prioritize prayer and scripture study to discern God's will. Symbol vs. Substance The ark was a symbol of God's presence, but true reliance on God requires obedience and faith, not just ritualistic actions. Christians should ensure their faith is genuine and not merely symbolic. Leadership and Responsibility Saul's leadership decisions had significant consequences for Israel. Leaders in any capacity should seek God's wisdom and act responsibly, understanding the impact of their choices. Historical Context and Relevance Understanding the historical and cultural context of biblical events enriches our comprehension and application of scripture. Believers should study the Bible with an awareness of its original setting.(18) And Saul said unto Ahiah . . .--The LXX. renders here, "And Saul said to Ahijah, Bring hither the ephod; for he bore the ephod in those days before the children of Israel." This is a statement easily to be understood. Saul was in doubt what to do under the present emergency. Should he--seeing the panic that was evidently increasing in the Philistine camp, and knowing nothing of the cause, only that his son and the armour-bearer were missing--should he risk his little force, and, leaving his strong position, attack that great host of apparently panic-stricken enemies? So he sent for the high priest Ahijah, and bade him consult the Urim and Thummim in his ephod. But the Hebrew and all the versions read as in our English Version, "Bring hither the Ark of God" What does this mean? Was the Ark, then, with that little band of Saul? We never before, or after, find the slightest hint that the sacred coffer ever left the "city of woods" (Kiriath-yearim) until David bore it to Zion. Then, again, the word preceding "Bring hither" is never used in connection with the Ark. No question or oracle could be asked of the Ark or by the Ark. The Urim and Thummim, whatever these mysterious objects were alone were used to give answers to questions solemnly asked by king and people, and this Urim and Thummim were connected, not with the Ark, but with the high-priestly ephod. On the whole, the reading of the LXX. probably represents the original Hebrew. The present Hebrew text, with the word "Ark," is, however, clearly of extreme antiquity; the second part of the verse is most likely an explanatory gloss of some ancient scribe. Josephus' account of this transaction shows us that he had before him a text corresponding to the LXX. His words are, "He bid the priest take the garment of his high priesthood and prophesy" (Antiq., 6 ? 3). Maurer prefers the present Hebrew text, for he says, At that supreme moment of danger Saul wanted not the advice of an oracle, but rather the help and encouragement which the presence of the sacred Ark would give to his handful of soldiers. But this would rather degrade Saul to the level of the superstitious Hophni and Phinehas, the wicked sons of Eli. who, it will be remembered, exposed and lost the sacred Ark in the fatal battle in which they perished. Saul, with all his faults, was a far nobler type of man than those profligate, though brave, priests. Hebrew Then Saulשָׁאוּל֙ (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to Ahijah, לַֽאֲחִיָּ֔ה (la·’ă·ḥî·yāh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 281: Ahijah -- 'brother of Yah', an Israelite name “Bring הַגִּ֖ישָׁה (hag·gî·šāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5066: To draw near, approach the ark אֲר֣וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark of God.” הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative (For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction at that הַה֖וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are time בַּיּ֥וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day it אֲר֧וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark was הָיָ֞ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be with the Israelites.) וּבְנֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son Links 1 Samuel 14:18 NIV1 Samuel 14:18 NLT 1 Samuel 14:18 ESV 1 Samuel 14:18 NASB 1 Samuel 14:18 KJV 1 Samuel 14:18 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 14:18 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 14:18 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 14:18 French Bible 1 Samuel 14:18 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 14:18 Saul said to Ahijah Bring here (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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