1 Samuel 21:8

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

And David said unto Ahimelech, And is there not here under yours hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king's business required haste.

1 Samuel 21:8 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

And David said unto Ahimelech, And is there not here under thy hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business required haste.

1 Samuel 21:8 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Then David asked Ahimelech, “Is there not a spear or sword on hand here? For I have brought neither my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business was urgent.”

1 Samuel 21:8 (BSB)

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What does 1 Samuel 21:8 say?

1 Samuel 21:8 in modern King James wording reads: "And David said unto Ahimelech, And is there not here under yours hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king's business required haste."

Where is 1 Samuel 21:8 found in the Bible?

1 Samuel 21:8 is verse 8 of chapter 21 of the book of 1 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 1 Samuel has 31 chapters.

Which translations of 1 Samuel 21:8 can I read here?

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