Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now the older son was in the field: and when he came near the house, the sounds of music and dancing came to his ears.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And his elder son was in the field; and as, coming [up], he drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.

World English Bible (WEB)

"Now his elder son was in the field. As he came near to the house, he heard music and dancing.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

`And his elder son was in a field, and as, coming, he drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing,