9 When David learned that Saul was plotting against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod."
9 And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.
9 David knew that Saul was plotting harm against him. And he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here."
9 But David got wind of Saul's strategy to destroy him and said to Abiathar the priest, "Get the Ephod."
9 When David knew that Saul plotted evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here."
9 But David learned of Saul's plan and told Abiathar the priest to bring the ephod and ask the Lord what he should do.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 23:9
Commentary on 1 Samuel 23:7-13
(Read 1 Samuel 23:7-13)
Well might David complain of his enemies, that they rewarded him evil for good, and that for his love they were his adversaries. Christ was used thus basely. David applied to his great Protector for direction. No sooner was the ephod brought him than he made use of it. We have the Scriptures in our hands, let us take advice from them in doubtful cases. Say, Bring hither the Bible. David's address to God is very solemn, also very particular. God allows us to be so in our addresses to him; Lord, direct me in this matter, about which I am now at a loss. God knows not only what will be, but what would be, if it were not hindered; therefore he knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and how to render to every man according to his works.