Translations
Modern
“Tell me,” Saul’s uncle asked, “what did Samuel say to you?”
Traditional
And Saul’s uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you.
Literal
And the uncle of Saul said, “Please declare to me what Samuel said to you.”
Latin
Et dixit ei patruus suus: Indica mihi quid dixerit tibi Samuel.
Original
Hebrew
English
“Tell me,” Saul’s uncle asked, “what did Samuel say to you?”
Notes
Saul became powerful through three main events:
Samuel secretly anointed him (1 Samuel 9:1–10:16).
He was chosen by casting lots (1 Samuel 10:17–27).
He defeated the Ammonites (1 Samuel 11:1–15).
See also study note on 1 Samuel 13:1–16:13.
Events
People
Samuel: Prophet and last judge of Israel before the kings Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel