Other translations
American Standard Version
David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.
Darby Bible Translation
And David besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night on the earth.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
And David besought the Lord for the child: and David kept a fast, and going in by himself lay upon the ground.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
David therefore sought God on behalf of the child. And David fasted and went in and lay all night on the ground.
God's Word
David pleaded with God for the child; he fasted and lay on the ground all night.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted, went home, and spent the night lying on the ground.
International Standard Version
David begged God on behalf of the youngster. He fasted, went inside, and spent the night lying on the ground.
NET Bible
Then David prayed to God for the child and fasted. He would even go and spend the night lying on the ground.
New American Standard Bible
David therefore inquired of God for the child; and David fasted and went and lay all night on the ground.
New International Version
David pleaded with God for the child. He fasted and spent the nights lying in sackcloth on the ground.
New Living Translation
David begged God to spare the child. He went without food and lay all night on the bare ground.
Webster's Bible Translation
David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.
The World English Bible
David therefore begged God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night on the earth.