1 Samuel 3:20

1 Samuel 3:20 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And all Israel from Dan even to Beer–sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the Lord.
• New International Version (NIV)And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba recognized that Samuel was attested as a prophet of the Lord.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established as a prophet of the Lord.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel had been established as a prophet of the Lord.

Context of 1 Samuel 3:20

18So Samuel told him everything, hiding nothing from him. And Eli said, “It is the Lord; may He do what seems good to Him.” 19Now Samuel grew; and the Lord was with him and He let none of his words fail [to be fulfilled]. And all Israel from Dan [in the north] to Beersheba [in the south] knew that Samuel was appointed as a prophet of the Lord. 21And the Lord continued to appear in Shiloh, for the Lord revealed Himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the Lord.

1 Samuel 3:20 word by word

וַיֵּ֙דַע֙ כָּל־יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל מִדָּ֖ן וְעַד־בְּאֵ֣ר שָׁ֑בַע כִּ֚י נֶאֱמָ֣ן שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל לְנָבִ֖יא לַיהוָֽה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And all Israelיִשְׂרָאֵלyiώrâ'êl · IsraelH3478
• from Danדָּןdân · DanH1835
• even to Beer–shebaבְּאֵר שֶׁ֫בַעbe'êr sheba‛ · BeershebaH884
• knewיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• that Samuelשְׁמוּאֵלshemû'êl · SamuelH8050
• establishedאָמַן'âman · be faithfulH539
• a prophetנָבִיאnâbîy' · prophetH5030
• of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068

Cross-references for 1 Samuel 3:20

• Judges 20:1Then all the sons of Israel from Dan [in the north] to Beersheba [in the south], including the land of Gilead came out, and the congregation assembled as one man to the Lord at Mizpah.
• 2 Samuel 3:10to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul, and establish the throne of David over Israel and Judah from Dan [in the north] to Beersheba [in the south].”
• 2 Samuel 17:11But I advise that all [the men of] Israel be summoned to you, from Dan [in the north] to Beersheba [in the south], like the sand that is by the sea in abundance, and that you personally go into battle.
• 1 Timothy 1:12I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has granted me [the needed] strength and made me able for this, because He considered me faithful and trustworthy, putting me into service [for this ministry],

Commentaries on 1 Samuel 3:20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20All Israel from Dan even to Beer-sheba - Through the whole extent of Palestine; Dan being at the northern, Beer-sheba at the southern extremity. Was established to be a prophet - The word נאמן neeman, which we translate established, signifies faithful: The faithful Samuel was a prophet of the Lord.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20From Dan … - See Judges 20:1 note.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-21Verses 19-21 All increase in wisdom and grace, is owing to the presence of God with us. God will graciously repeat his visits to those who receive them aright. Early piety will be the greatest honour of young people. Those who honour God he will honour. Let young people consider the piety of Samuel, and from him they will learn to remember their Creator in the days of their youth. Young children are capable of religion. Samuel is a proof that their…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 20The entire nation, from Dan in the north to Beersheba in the south, recognized Samuel as God's prophet. confirmed as a prophet: Samuel's reliable messages (1 Samuel 3:19) showed that God spoke through him.Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Samuel 3:20

• Prophets
• Samuel

In the dictionaries

• Dan
• Israel
• Samuel
• Sheba
• Israel, Israelites
• Jacob, Israel
• Begin
• Precious
• Speak
• Temple

Commentaries on 1 Samuel 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings