1 Samuel 9:10

Saul Chosen as King · 1 Samuel 9:1–27
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Translations

Modern
“Good,” said Saul to his servant. “Come, let us go.” So they set out for the city where the man of God was.
Traditional
Then said Saul to his servant, Well said; come, let us go. So they went unto the city where the man of God was.
Literal
And Saul said to his servant, “Your word is good. Come, let us go.” And they went to the city where there was the man of God.
Latin
Et dixit Saul ad puerum suum: Optimus sermo tuus. Veni, eamus. Et ierunt in civitatem in qua erat vir Dei.

Original

Hebrew
English
“Good,” said Saul to his servant. “Come, let us go.” So they set out for the city where the man of God was.

Notes

Saul became powerful through three main events:

  1. Samuel secretly anointed him (1 Samuel 9:1–10:16).

  2. He was chosen by casting lots (1 Samuel 10:17–27).

  3. He defeated the Ammonites (1 Samuel 11:1–15).

See also study note on 1 Samuel 13:1–16:13.

Theme notes and profiles

Samuel Saul

People

Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Glossary

Ramah Rathamin Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Samuel: Anoints Saul to be King of Israel