1 Samuel 30:8

1 Samuel 30:8 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8and David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?”
“Pursue them,” he answered. “You will certainly overtake them and succeed in the rescue.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

8And David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this band of raiders? Will I overtake them?” And He said to him, “Pursue, for you will certainly overtake them, and you will certainly rescue everyone.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

8David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this band [of raiders]? Will I overtake them?” And He answered him, “Pursue, for you will certainly overtake them, and you will certainly rescue [the captives].”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

8and 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.”

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American Standard Version (ASV)

8And David inquired of Jehovah, saying, If I pursue after this troop, shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue; for thou shalt surely overtake them, and shalt without fail recover all.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

8Then Dauid asked counsell at the Lord, saying, Shall I follow after this companie? shall I ouertake them? And he answered him, Followe: for thou shalt surely ouertake them, and recouer all.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

8David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “If I pursue after this troop, will I overtake them?”
He answered him, “Pursue, for you will surely overtake them, and will without fail recover all.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

8David asked the Lord for advice. He said, “Should I chase after the men who attacked Ziklag? If I do, will I catch up with them?”
“Chase after them,” the Lord answered. “You will certainly catch up with them. You will succeed in saving those who were captured.”

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

8David asked the Lord, ‘Should I chase after the men who attacked our town? Will I catch them?’
The Lord answered, ‘Yes, chase after them and you will certainly catch them. You will rescue your families.’

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

8and David inquires of YHWH, saying, “I pursue after this troop—do I overtake it?” And He says to him, “Pursue, for you certainly overtake, and certainly deliver.”

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