8 And the people of Israel said to Samuel, “Do not cease to cry out to the Lord our God for us, that he may save us from the hand of the Philistines.” There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. ” And Samuel prayed to the L ord. 7 And the L ord said to Samuel, “Obey the voice of the people in all that they say to you, v for they have not rejected you, w but they have rejected me from being king over them. # Ex. 2 And he had a son whose name was Saul, a handsome young man. 1 Samuel 6:9 English Standard Version (ESV). 2 And he had a son whose name was Saul, [g] [1 Samuel 8:16] a handsome young man. 3 The elders of Jabesh said to him, “Give us seven days’ respite that we may send messengers through all the territory of Israel. lBut the Lord thundered with a mighty sound that day against the Philistines and threw them into confusion, and they were defeated before Israel. 1 Samuel 9 English Standard Version Saul Chosen to Be King 1 There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth. Then they passed through the land of Benjamin, but did not find them. 18 Then Saul approached Samuel in the gate and said, “Tell me where is the house of the seer?” So Kish said to Saul his son, “Take one of the young men with you, and arise, go and look for the donkeys.” So now let us go there. 11 He said, y“These will be the ways of the king who will reign over you: zhe will take your sons and appoint them to his chariots and to be his horsemen and to run before his chariots. Israel Demands a King. There was peace also between Israel and the Amorites. 9 and watch. 2And he had a son whose name was Saul, a handsome young man. 4 And he passed through ithe hill country of Ephraim and passed through the land of jShalishah, but they did not find them. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. 11 dAnd the next day Saul put the people ein three companies. And those who survived were scattered, so that no two of them were left together. Eat, because it was kept for you until the hour appointed, that you might eat with the guests.” [] So Saul ate with Samuel that day. 10 When they came to vGibeah,4 behold, a group of prophets met him, oand the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he prophesied among them. 9 So Samuel took a nursing lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the Lord. 6 But he said to him, “Behold, there is la man of God in this city, and he is a man who is held in honor; mall that he says comes true. There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. 7:32, 33; [Ezek. 1 Samuel 5:9 English Standard Version (ESV) 9 But after they had brought it around, the hand of the Lord was against the city, causing a very great panic, and he afflicted the men of the city, both young and old, so that tumors broke out on them. 7 And the L ord said to Samuel, “Obey the voice of the people in all that they say to you, v for they have not rejected you, w but they have rejected me from being king over them. They did not know the Lord. 6 oThen the Spirit of the Lord will rush upon you, pand you will prophesy with them and be turned into another man. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 1 When Samuel became old, he made his sons judges over Israel. But Mephibosheth your master’s grandson o shall always eat at my table. 2 And he had a son whose name was Saul, a handsome young man. 14 So they went up to the city. h From … Is it not for you and for all your father’s house?” They did not know the Lord. 13 nSo the Philistines were subdued and did not again enter the territory of Israel. 7 Then Saul said to his servant, “But if we go, nwhat can we bring the man? 16 And he went on a circuit year by year to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah. And he judged Israel in all these places. From his shoulders upward he was taller than any of the people. And there, as soon as you come to the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down nfrom the high place with harp, tambourine, flute, and lyre before them, prophesying. 1 Samuel 9-11 English Standard Version (ESV) Saul Chosen to Be King 9 There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth. 13 But Saul said, h“Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today ithe Lord has worked jsalvation in Israel.” Font Size. 2 And he had a son whose name was Saul, a handsome young man. There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. And behold, I am coming down to you to offer burnt offerings and tto sacrifice peace offerings. 8 According to all the deeds that they have done, from the day I brought them up out of Egypt even to this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are also doing to you. (U)And is not my clan the humblest of all the clans of the tribe of Benjamin? Then Samuel sent all the people away, each one to his home. Read 1 Samuel 9 from the ESV Bible online. 6 So they gathered at gMizpah hand drew water and poured it out before the Lord iand fasted on that day and said there, j“We have sinned against the Lord.” And Samuel judged the people of Israel at Mizpah. 1Sa 9:24 - So the cook took up the leg and what was on it and set them before Saul. As they were entering the city, they saw Samuel coming out toward them on his way up to the high place. 5 After that you shall come to lGibeath-elohim,3 mwhere there is a garrison of the Philistines. 12 They answered, “He is; behold, he is just ahead of you. Eat, because it was kept for you until the hour appointed, that you might eat with the guests.”5. 12 Then Samuel mtook a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen1 and called its name Ebenezer;2 for he said, “Till now the Lord has helped us.” Perhaps he can tell us the way we should go.” 20 dthat we also may be like all the nations, and that our king may judge us and go out before us and fight our battles.” 3 Then you shall go on from there farther and come to the ioak of Tabor. 8 Then go down before me sto Gilgal. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no … 24:17; Acts 10:9]. He has come just now to the city, because the people (L)have a sacrifice today on (M)the high place. 4 Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah … 14 bHe will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive orchards and give them to his servants. The name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other, Peninnah. There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. And they said, “No! 9 Now then, obey their voice; only you shall solemnly warn them xand show them the ways of the king who shall reign over them.”, 10 So Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking for a king from him. 17 He will take the tenth of your flocks, and you shall be his slaves. 11 As they went up the hill to the city, (K)they met young women coming out to draw water and said to them, “Is the seer here?” 12 They answered, “He is; behold, he is just ahead of you. Go up before me to the high place, for today you shall eat with me, and in the morning I will let you go and will tell you all that is on your mind. He shall save my people from the hand of the Philistines. There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. 26 Saul also went to his home mat Gibeah, and with him went men of valor whose hearts God had touched. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 7 And the L ord said to Samuel, “Obey the voice of the people in all that they say to you, v for they have not rejected you, w but they have rejected me from being king over them. 3 And Samuel said to all the house of Israel, b“If you are returning to the Lord with all your heart, then cput away the foreign gods and the dAshtaroth from among you and edirect your heart to the Lord fand serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.” 27 But some nworthless fellows said, “How can this man save us?” And they despised him and brought him no present. 24 So the cook took up the leg and what was on it and set them before Saul. 1 Samuel 9 NIV Parallel ESV [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT HEB] New International Version: English Standard Version: 1 There was a Benjamite, a man of standing, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bekorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. 9 There was a man of Benjamin whose name was fKish, the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth. Eat, because it was kept for you until the hour appointed, that you might eat with the guests.” So Saul ate with Samuel that day. 25 Then Samuel told the people lthe rights and duties of the kingship, and he wrote them in a book and laid it up before the Lord. There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. 2 And he had a son whose name was Saul, a handsome young man. Is it not for you and for all your father's house?” 21 Saul answered, “Am I not a Benjaminite, (T)from the least of the tribes of Israel? He was the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son … Cancel any time. There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. 12 Now the sons of Eli were worthless men. But there shall be a king over us, And the hand of the Lord was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel. 23 And Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the portion I gave you, of which I said to you, ‘Put it aside.’” 15 So all the people went to kGilgal, and there they made Saul king lbefore the Lord in Gilgal. 12 And he will appoint for himself commanders of thousands and commanders of fifties, and some ato plow his ground and to reap his harvest, and to make his implements of war and the equipment of his chariots. 1 Samuel 9:21 21 Saul answered, “Am I not a Benjaminite, y from the least of the tribes of Israel? 2 And he had a son whose name was Saul, ga handsome young man. 1 There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth. 11:2; 16:22; Neh. 24 So the cook took up athe leg and what was on it and set them before Saul. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. But he held his peace. Perhaps he can tell us the way we should go.” 7 Then Saul said to his servant, “But if we go, (I)what can we bring the man? Three men jgoing up kto God at Bethel will meet you there, one carrying three young goats, another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a skin of wine. And Saul said, “What is wrong with the people, that they are weeping?” So they told him the news of the men of Jabesh. 2 But Nahash the Ammonite said to them, “On this condition I will make a treaty with you, rthat I gouge out all your right eyes, and thus sbring disgrace on all Israel.” They took bribes and perverted justice. 13 When he had finished prophesying, he came to the high place. hFrom his shoulders upward he was taller than any of the people. 1 Samuel 9:2. 8 When Samuel became old, rhe made his sons judges over Israel. English Standard Version; 1 Samuel 9 1 Samuel 9. 5 and said to him, “Behold, you are old and your sons do not walk in your ways. And Samuel said, “See, what was kept is set before you. qAnd he built there an altar to the Lord. 2 And he had a son whose name was Saul, g a handsome young man. 19 eBut today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your calamities and your distresses, and you have said to him, ‘Set a king over us.’ Now therefore fpresent yourselves before the Lord by your tribes and by your thousands.”, 20 Then Samuel gbrought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken by lot. 1 Samuel 9:24 English Standard Version (ESV). 10 And Saul said to his servant, “Well said; come, let us go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was. 4 Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at pRamah 2 And he had a son whose name was Saul, a handsome young man. 12 And a man of the place answered, x“And who is their father?” Therefore it became a proverb, w“Is Saul also among the prophets?” 10 And Saul said to his servant, “Well said; come, let us go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was. Israel Demands a King. 8 According to all the deeds that they have done, from the day I brought them up out of Egypt even to this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are also doing to you. 2 The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. 1 Samuel 9 English Standard Version (ESV) Saul Chosen to Be King 9 There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth. 8 When Samuel became old, r he made his sons judges over Israel. Eli’s Worthless Sons. 1 Samuel 9 NLT Parallel ESV [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT HEB] New Living Translation: English Standard Version: 1 There was a wealthy, influential man named Kish from the tribe of Benjamin. And they passed through the land of Shaalim, but they were not there. 7 Now when the Philistines heard that the people of Israel had gathered at Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. zAnd is not my clan the humblest of all the clans of the tribe of Benjamin? 1 Samuel 9-10 English Standard Version (ESV) Saul Chosen to Be King 9 There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth. 9 When he turned his back to leave Samuel, God gave him another heart. 7 Now when qthese signs meet you, do what your hand finds to do, rfor God is with you. 25 And when they came down from the high place into the city, a bed was spread for Saul (W)on the roof, and he lay down to sleep. … 23 Then they ran and took him from there. 3 Yet his sons did not walk in his ways but turned aside after gain. 13 As soon as you enter the city you will find him, before he goes up to the high place to eat. 10 As Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to attack Israel. (Q)For I have seen[d] my people, because their cry has come to me.” 17 When Samuel saw Saul, the Lord told him, (R)“Here is the man of whom I spoke to you! 2 And he had a son whose name was Saul, a handsome young man. 5 Now, behold, Saul was coming from the field behind the oxen. And Samuel said, “See, what was kept is set before you. Saul Chosen to Be King 1There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth. 21 And when Samuel had heard all the words of the people, he repeated them in the ears of the Lord. 8 According to all the deeds that they have done, from the day I brought them up out of Egypt even to this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are also doing to … 2 And he had a son whose name was Saul, a handsome young man. 1 There was a man of Benjamin whose name was [f] 1 Samuel 14:51; 1 Chronicles 8:33; 1 Chronicles 9:39 Kish, the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth. 21 He brought the tribe of Benjamin near by its clans, and the clan of the Matrites was taken by lot;5 and Saul the son of Kish was taken by lot. 14 ySaul’s uncle said to him and to his servant, “Where did you go?” And he said, z“To seek the donkeys. tThey took bribes and perverted justice. So now let us go there. 2 The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. He it is who shall restrain my people.” 18 Then Saul approached Samuel in the gate and said, “Tell me where is the house of the seer?” 19 Samuel answered Saul, “I am the seer. And Samuel said, “See, what was kept is set before you. uNow appoint for us a king to judge us like all the nations.” z And is not my clan the humblest of all the clans of the tribe of Benjamin? So Saul ate with Samuel that day. Now go up, for you will meet him immediately.” 4 And they will greet you and give you two loaves of bread, which you shall accept from their hand. 3 Yet his sons did not walk in his ways s but turned aside after gain. 1 Samuel 9:9 NIV 1 Samuel 9:9 NLT 1 Samuel 9:9 ESV 1 Samuel 9:9 NASB 1 Samuel 9:9 KJV 1 Samuel 9:9 Bible Apps 1 Samuel 9:9 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 9:9 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 9:9 French Bible 1 Samuel 9:9 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. Hurry. 9:1 There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth. 17 Then he would return to pRamah, for his home was there, and there also he judged Israel. And they passed through the land of Shaalim, but they were not there. 2 And he had a son whose name was Saul, a handsome young man. Eat, because it was kept for you until the hour appointed, that you might eat with the guests.”[e]. 4 When the messengers came to tGibeah of Saul, they reported the matter in the ears of the people, uand all the people wept aloud. English Standard Version (ESV), Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access, Ex. And they consecrated his son Eleazar to have charge of the ark of the Lord. 7 And the Lord said to Samuel, “Obey the voice of the people in all that they say to you, vfor they have not rejected you, wbut they have rejected me from being king over them. 13 He will take your daughters to be perfumers and cooks and bakers. 10 And you and your sons and your servants shall till the land for him and shall bring in the produce, that your master’s grandson may have bread to eat. 2 From the day that the ark was lodged at Kiriath-jearim, a long time passed, some twenty years, and all the house of Israel lamented after the Lord. 14 Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal and there renew the kingdom.” 7 And the men of Kiriath-jearim came and took up the ark of the Lord and brought it to the house of aAbinadab on the hill. And for whom is all that is desirable in Israel? … 15:1; [Acts 13:21] the Lord had # Ruth 4:4 revealed to Samuel: 16 “Tomorrow about this time I will send to you a man from the land of Benjamin, # ch. 17 Now Samuel called the people together bto the Lord cat Mizpah. 10 f They put his armor in the temple of g Ashtaroth, and they fastened his body to … Why then have you spoken to me in this way?”, 22 Then Samuel took Saul and his young man and brought them into the hall and gave them a place at the head of those who had been invited, who were about thirty persons. 18 And he said to the people of Israel, d“Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and I delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and from the hand of all the kingdoms that were oppressing you.’ 2 And he had a son whose name was Saul, a handsome young man. 2 He had two wives. 1 Samuel 9:25 NIV 1 Samuel 9:25 NLT 1 Samuel 9:25 ESV 1 Samuel 9:25 NASB 1 Samuel 9:25 KJV 1 Samuel 9:25 Bible Apps 1 Samuel 9:25 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 9:25 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 9:25 French Bible 1 Samuel 9:25 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. 16 He will take your male servants and female servants and the best of your young men1 and your donkeys, and put them to his work. English Standard Version Update. If it goes up on the way to its own land, to Beth-shemesh, then it is he who has done us this great harm, but if not, then we shall know that it is not his hand that struck us; it happened to us by coincidence.” 1 Samuel 9 ESV Parallel NIV [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT HEB] English Standard Version: New International Version: 1 There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth. 9 So they cut off his head and stripped off his armor and sent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines, d to carry the good news e to the house of their idols and to the people. 2 When you depart from me today, you will meet two men by fRachel’s tomb in the territory of Benjamin at Zelzah, and they will say to you, g‘The donkeys that you went to seek are found, and now hyour father has ceased to care about the donkeys and is anxious about you, saying, “What shall I do about my son?”’ uSeven days you shall wait, until I come to you and show you what you shall do.”. And when we saw they were not to be found, we went to Samuel.” What do we have?” So Saul ate with Samuel that day. Hurry. 20 (S)As for your donkeys that were lost three days ago, do not set your mind on them, for they have been found. 11 As they went up the hill to the city, pthey met young women coming out to draw water and said to them, “Is the seer here?” For the bread in our sacks is gone, and there is no present to bring to the man of God. … 15 oSamuel judged Israel all the days of his life. He it is who shall restrain my people.” 8:16; Matt. There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. 19 Samuel answered Saul, “I am the seer. (1Sa 14:51; 1Ch 8:33; 1Ch 9:39). But when they sought him, he could not be found. 1 There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth. 12 Then the people said to Samuel, f“Who is it that said, ‘Shall Saul reign over us?’ gBring the men, that we may put them to death.” There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. For the people will not eat till he comes, since he must bless the sacrifice; afterward those who are invited will eat. 27 As they were going down to the outskirts of the city, Samuel said to Saul, “Tell the servant to pass on before us, and when he has passed on, stop here yourself for a while, that I may make known to you the word of God.”, 10 cThen Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head dand kissed him and said, “Has not the Lord anointed you to be prince1 over ehis people Israel? … 12 Now the sons of Eli were worthless men. Go up before me to the high place, for today you shall eat with me, and in the morning I will let you go and will tell you all that is on your mind. He shall save my people from the hand of the Philistines. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 15 Now the day before Saul came, sthe Lord had trevealed to Samuel: 1 Samuel 9:1 Saul Chosen to Be King 9 There was a man of Benjamin whose name was f Kish, the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth. 9 Then the king called Ziba, Saul’s servant, and said to him, “All that belonged to Saul and to all his house I have given to your master’s grandson. And this shall be the sign to you that the Lord has anointed you to be prince2 over his heritage. 9 There was a man of Benjamin whose name was (A)Kish, the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth. … 9 (Formerly in Israel, when a man owent to inquire of God, he said, “Come, let us go to the seer,” for today’s “prophet” was formerly called a seer.) For the people will not eat till he comes, since he must bless the sacrifice; afterward those who are invited will eat. 6 But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” And Samuel prayed to the Lord. 9 Then the king called Ziba, Saul's servant, and said to him, “All that belonged to Saul and to all his house I have given to your master's grandson.10 And you and your sons and your servants shall till the land for him and shall bring in the produce, that your master's grandson may have bread to eat. ESV Scripture Journal, Old and New Testament Sets, 46 Volumes, ESV Value Large Print Compact Bible (TruTone Imitation Leather, Black), ESV Study Bible, Large Print, Genuine Leather, Black, ESV Study Bible, Burgundy Genuine Leather, ESV Student Study Bible, TruTone, Sky Blue with Ivy Design, ESV MacArthur Study Bible--soft leather-look, olive with Celtic cross design. 11 And the men of Israel went out from Mizpah and pursued the Philistines and struck them, as far as below Beth-car. English Standard Version (ESV) Bible Book List. 15 He will take the tenth of your grain and of your vineyards and give it to his officers and to his servants. 24:4], [Deut. 15 And Saul’s uncle said, “Please tell me what Samuel said to you.” And all these signs came to pass that day. 1 There was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephrathite. And for whom is all that is desirable in Israel? 8 The servant answered Saul again, “Here, I have with me a quarter of a shekel2 of silver, and I will give it to the man of God to tell us our way.” So Kish said to Saul his son, “Take one of the young men with you, and arise, go and look for the donkeys.” 4 And he passed through (D)the hill country of Ephraim and passed through the land of (E)Shalishah, but they did not find them. 15 Now the day before Saul came, # ch. 11 And when all who knew him previously saw how he prophesied with the prophets, the people said to one another, “What has come over the son of Kish? 7 He took a yoke of oxen wand cut them in pieces and sent them throughout all the territory of Israel by the hand of the messengers, saying, x“Whoever does not come out after Saul and Samuel, so shall it be done to his oxen!” Then the dread of the Lord fell upon the people, and they came out yas one man. 26 Then at the break of dawn7 Samuel called to Saul on the roof, “Up, that I may send you on your way.” So Saul arose, and both he and Samuel went out into the street. 8 The next day, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, they found Saul and his three sons fallen on Mount Gilboa. 10:1 and you shall anoint him to be prince # 9:16 Or leader over my people Israel. There is none like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, k“Long live the king!”. 25 And when they came down from the high place into the city, a bed was spread for Saul bon the roof, and he lay down to sleep.6 20 xAs for your donkeys that were lost three days ago, do not set your mind on them, for they have been found. 16 And Saul said to his uncle, a“He told us plainly that the donkeys had been found.” But about the matter of the kingdom, of which Samuel had spoken, he did not tell him anything. [f] 26 Then at the break of dawn[g] Samuel called to Saul on the roof, “Up, that I may send you on your way.” So Saul arose, and both he and Samuel went out into the street. 8 According to all the deeds that they have done, from the day I brought them up out of Egypt even to this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are also doing to you. 1 Samuel 9:1–27 Saul Chosen to Be King 9 There was a man of Benjamin whose name was f Kish, the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth. 23 And Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the portion I gave you, of which I said to you, ‘Put it aside.’” 24 So the cook took up (V)the leg and what was on it and set them before Saul. Why then have you spoken to me in this way?”, 22 Then Samuel took Saul and his young man and brought them into the hall and gave them a place at the head of those who had been invited, who were about thirty persons. Then they passed through the land of Benjamin, but did not find them. 3 Now the donkeys of Kish, Saul's father, were lost. ” And Samuel prayed to the L ord. Eli’s Worthless Sons. There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. 27 As they were going down to the outskirts of the city, Samuel said to Saul, “Tell the servant to pass on before us, and when he has passed on, stop here yourself for a while, that I may make known to you the word of God.”. 15 Now the day before Saul came, (N)the Lord had (O)revealed to Samuel: 16 “Tomorrow about this time I will send to you a man from the land of Benjamin, (P)and you shall anoint him to be prince[c] over my people Israel. 3 Now the donkeys of Kish, Saul’s father, were lost. Then, if there is no one to save us, we will give ourselves up to you.” There mthey sacrificed peace offerings before the Lord, and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. For the bread in our sacks is gone, and there is no present to bring to the man of God. He has come just now to the city, because the people qhave a sacrifice today on rthe high place. 16 â€œTomorrow about this time I will send to you a man from the land of Benjamin, uand you shall anoint him to be prince3 over my people Israel. 13 As soon as you enter the city you will find him, before he goes up to the high place to eat. 2 The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. 29:22, 27; Lev. 10 And you and your sons and your servants shall till the land for him and shall bring in the produce, that your master’s grandson may have bread to eat. wIs Saul also among the prophets?” vFor I have seen4 my people, because their cry has come to me.” 10 Therefore the men of Jabesh said, c“Tomorrow we will give ourselves up to you, and you may do to us whatever seems good to you.” 11 oThen Nahash the Ammonite went up and besieged pJabesh-gilead, and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, q“Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.” And kSamuel cried out to the Lord for Israel, and the Lord answered him. 9 Then the king called Ziba, Saul’s servant, and said to him, “All that belonged to Saul and to all his house I have given to your master’s grandson. 21 Saul answered, “Am I not a Benjaminite, yfrom the least of the tribes of Israel? 2 And he had a son whose name was Saul, (B)a handsome young man. 9 (Formerly in Israel, when a man owent to inquire of God, he said, “Come, let us go to the seer,” for today’s “prophet” was formerly called a seer.) 8 When he mustered them at zBezek, athe people of Israel were three hundred thousand, and the men of Judah thirty thousand. But Mephibosheth your master’s grandson # [See ver. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. Now go up, for you will meet him immediately.” 14 So they went up to the city. 24 And Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see him jwhom the Lord has chosen? ” And Samuel prayed to the L ord. t They took bribes and perverted justice.. 4 Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at p … And they came into the midst of the camp in the morning watch and struck down the Ammonites until the heat of the day. 5 When they came to the land of Zuph, Saul said to his servant[a] who was with him, “Come, let us go back, (F)lest my father cease to care about the donkeys and become anxious about us.” 6 But he said to him, “Behold, there is (G)a man of God in this city, and he is a man who is held in honor; (H)all that he says comes true. As they were entering the city, they saw Samuel coming out toward them on his way up to the high place. And when he stood among the people, ihe was taller than any of the people from his shoulders upward. And when the people of Israel heard of it, they were afraid of the Philistines. 4 So the people of Israel put away the Baals and the Ashtaroth, and they served the Lord only. 22:8; 2 Sam. And you shall reign over the people of the Lord and you will save them from the hand of their surrounding enemies. 9 There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth. 14 The cities that the Philistines had taken from Israel were restored to Israel, from Ekron to Gath, and Israel delivered their territory from the hand of the Philistines. 6 vAnd the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and his anger was greatly kindled. 3 Yet his sons did not walk in his ways sbut turned aside after gain. And Samuel said, “See, what was kept is set before you. 1 Samuel 1 English Standard Version (ESV) The Birth of Samuel. 9 And they said to the messengers who had come, “Thus shall you say to the men of Jabesh-gilead: ‘Tomorrow, by the time the sun is hot, you shall have bsalvation.’” When the messengers came and told the men of Jabesh, they were glad. 5 Then Samuel said, “Gather all Israel at gMizpah, and I will pray to the Lord for you.” He shall save my people from the hand of the Philistines. There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. 18 And in that day you will cry out because of your king, whom you have chosen for yourselves, cbut the Lord will not answer you in that day.”, 19 But the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel. What do we have?” 8 The servant answered Saul again, “Here, I have with me a quarter of a shekel[b] of silver, and I will give it to the man of God to tell us our way.” 9 (Formerly in Israel, when a man (J)went to inquire of God, he said, “Come, let us go to the seer,” for today's “prophet” was formerly called a seer.) (C)From his shoulders upward he was taller than any of the people. 22 hSo they inquired again of the Lord, “Is there a man still to come?” and the Lord said, “Behold, he has hidden himself among the baggage.”
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