1 Samuel 9:15

Translations

Modern

Now on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel,

Traditional

Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,

Literal

And YHWH had uncovered the ear of Samuel one day before the coming of Saul, saying,

Latin

Dominus autem revelaverat auriculam Samuelis ante unam diem quam veniret Saul, dicens:

Original

Hebrew

English

Now on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel,

Notes

1 Samuel 9:1–11:15

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Samuel Saul

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When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD told him, “Here is the man of whom I spoke; he shall rule over My people.”
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People

Samuel: Prophet and last judge of Israel before the kings Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Glossary

High Place Offerings and Sacrifices Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Christian Minister: Influential in Public Affairs: Designate Kings Government: God In in Appointment of Saul As King Prophets: Inspiration of Tribe of Benjamin: Furnished the First King to Israel

1 Samuel 9:15

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