Translations
Modern
So Samuel went back with Saul, and Saul worshiped the LORD.
Traditional
So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the Lord.
Literal
And Samuel turned back after Saul, and Saul worshiped YHWH.
Latin
Reversus ergo Samuel secutus est Saulem: et adoravit Saul Dominum.
Original
Hebrew
English
So Samuel went back with Saul, and Saul worshiped the LORD.
Notes
After Saul disobeyed God by not completely destroying the Amalekites, God rejected him more strongly than before (see 1 Samuel 13:8–14).
Theme notes and profiles
Samuel Saul The Amalekites David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders
Events
People
Samuel: Prophet and last judge of Israel before the kings Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Glossary
Agag Amalek, Amalekites Gilgal Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Amalekites: Defeated by Saul Christian Minister: Expostulate with Rulers: Samuel with Saul Church and State: Ecclesiastical Power Superior to Civil: Reproves Rulers Repentance: Saul, at the Rebuke of Samuel for not Destroying the Amalekites Reproof: Faithfulness in Samuel, of Saul Rulers: Wicked: Saul, Sparing Agag and the Best of the Booty Self-Righteousness: Saul