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:
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.
People
Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel