Translations
Modern
Saul approached Samuel in the gateway and asked, “Would you please tell me where the seer’s house is?”
Traditional
Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer’s house is.
Literal
And Saul drew near to Samuel in the midst of the gate and said, “Tell me please, where is the house of the seer?”
Latin
Accessit autem Saul ad Samuelem in medio portæ, et ait: Indica, oro, mihi, ubi est domus videntis.
Original
Hebrew
English
Saul approached Samuel in the gateway and asked, “Would you please tell me where the seer’s house is?”
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
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