Translation Comparison

1 Samuel 22:21

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The verse 1 Samuel 22:21 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 1 Samuel 22:21 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the LORD'S priests.
American Standard VersionASV	And Abiathar told David that Saul had slain Jehovah's priests.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And told him that Saul had slain the priests of the Lord.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And Abiathar informed David that Saul had slain Jehovah's priests.
English Revised VersionERV	And Abiathar told David that Saul had slain the LORD'S priests.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And Abiathar showed David that Saul had slain the LORD'S priests.
World English BibleWEB	Abiathar told David that Saul had slain Yahweh's priests.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and Abiathar declareth to David that Saul hath slain the priests of Jehovah.
American King James VersionAKJV	And Abiathar showed David that Saul had slain the LORD's priests.

King James Bible

KJV

And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the LORD'S priests.

American Standard Version

ASV

And Abiathar told David that Saul had slain Jehovah's priests.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And told him that Saul had slain the priests of the Lord.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And Abiathar informed David that Saul had slain Jehovah's priests.

English Revised Version

ERV

And Abiathar told David that Saul had slain the LORD'S priests.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And Abiathar showed David that Saul had slain the LORD'S priests.

World English Bible

WEB

Abiathar told David that Saul had slain Yahweh's priests.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and Abiathar declareth to David that Saul hath slain the priests of Jehovah.

American King James Version

AKJV

And Abiathar showed David that Saul had slain the LORD's priests.