New International Version (NIV)
2The ark remained at Kiriath Jearim a long time—twenty years in all.
Samuel Subdues the Philistines at Mizpah
Then all the people of Israel turned back to the Lord.
1 Samuel 7:2
1 Samuel 7:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
2From the day that the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim, the 7:2 Lit days increasedtime was long, for it was twenty years; and all the house of Israel 7:2 Or followed aftermourned after the Lord.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
2From the day that the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim, the time was long, for it was twenty years; and all the house of Israel lamented after the Lord.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
2And from that day the ark remained in Kiriath-jearim for a very long time, for it was twenty years [until the reign of King David]; and all the house of Israel lamented (wailed) and grieved after the Lord. [2 Sam 6:3, 4; 1 Chr 13:5-7]
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
2And from that day a long time passed, twenty years in all, as the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim. And all the house of Israel mournfully sought the Lord.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
2The ark remained at Kiriath Jearim for a long time. It was there for a full 20 years.
Samuel Brings the Philistines Under Israel’s Control
Then all the Israelites turned back to the Lord.