King James Bible
KJVAnd they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
Translation Comparison
1 Samuel 23:18
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse 1 Samuel 23:18 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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house. | |
American Standard VersionASV | And they two made a covenant before Jehovah: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And the two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood: but Jonathan returned to his house. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And they two made a covenant before Jehovah; and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house. | |
English Revised VersionERV | And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house. | |
World English BibleWEB | They both made a covenant before Yahweh: and David stayed in the woods, and Jonathan went to his house. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | And they make a covenant both of them before Jehovah; and David abideth in the forest, and Jonathan hath gone to his house. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David stayed in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house. |
American Standard Version
ASVAnd they two made a covenant before Jehovah: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd the two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood: but Jonathan returned to his house.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAnd they two made a covenant before Jehovah; and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
English Revised Version
ERVAnd they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAnd they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
World English Bible
WEBThey both made a covenant before Yahweh: and David stayed in the woods, and Jonathan went to his house.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAnd they make a covenant both of them before Jehovah; and David abideth in the forest, and Jonathan hath gone to his house.
American King James Version
AKJVAnd they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David stayed in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
King James Bible
KJVAnd they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
American Standard Version
ASVAnd they two made a covenant before Jehovah: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd the two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood: but Jonathan returned to his house.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAnd they two made a covenant before Jehovah; and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
English Revised Version
ERVAnd they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAnd they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
World English Bible
WEBThey both made a covenant before Yahweh: and David stayed in the woods, and Jonathan went to his house.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAnd they make a covenant both of them before Jehovah; and David abideth in the forest, and Jonathan hath gone to his house.
American King James Version
AKJVAnd they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David stayed in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.