1 Samuel 6:2

1 Samuel 6:2 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners and said, “What shall we do with the ark of the Lord? Tell us how we should send it back to its place.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

2And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, “What are we to do with the ark of the Lord? Tell us how we may send it to its place.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

2And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners (seers), saying, “What shall we do with the ark of the Lord? Let us know how we can send it back to its place.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

2the Philistines summoned the priests and diviners, saying, “What shall we do with the ark of the Lord? Tell us how to send it back to its place.”

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American Standard Version (ASV)

2And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, What shall we do with the ark of Jehovah? show us wherewith we shall send it to its place.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

2And the Philistims called the priests and the soothsayers, saying, What shall we doe with the Arke of the Lord? tell vs wherewith we shall send it home againe.

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

2The Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, “What shall we do with Yahweh’s ark? Show us how we should send it to its place.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

2The Philistines called for the priests and for those who practice evil magic. They wanted their advice. They said to them, “What should we do with the ark of the Lord? Tell us how we should send it back to its place.”

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

2Then they called their priests and their magicians to meet with them. The people asked them, ‘What must we do with the Lord's Covenant Box? Tell us how we should send it back to its home.’

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

2and the Philistines call for priests and for diviners, saying, “What do we do to the Ark of YHWH? Let us know with what we send it to its place.”

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