1 Samuel 9:15

1 Samuel 9:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,
• New International Version (NIV)Now the day before Saul came, the Lord had revealed this to Samuel:
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now the day before Saul came, the Lord had revealed to Samuel:
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear the day before Saul came, saying,

Context of 1 Samuel 9:15

13When you enter the town, you can find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people won’t eat until he arrives, for he must bless the sacrifice. Once that happens, those who have been invited will eat. Now go on up, for this is the time when you can find him!” 14So they went up to the town. As they were heading for the middle of the town, Samuel was coming in their direction to go up to the high place. Now the day before Saul arrived, the Lord had told Samuel: 16“At this time tomorrow I will send to you a man from the land of Benjamin. You must consecrate him as a leader over my people Israel. He will save my people from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked with favor on my people. Their cry has reached me!” 17When Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said, “Here is the man that I told you about! He will rule over my people.”

1 Samuel 9:15 word by word

וַֽיהוָ֔ה גָּלָ֖ה אֶת־אֹ֣זֶן שְׁמוּאֵ֑ל י֣וֹם אֶחָ֔ד לִפְנֵ֥י בֽוֹא־שָׁא֖וּל לֵאמֹֽר׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Now the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• had toldגָּלָהgâlâh · to reveal: revealH1540
• Samuelשְׁמוּאֵלshemû'êl · SamuelH8050
• in his earאֹ֫זֶן'ôzen · ear: to earsH241
• aאֶחָד'echâd · oneH259
• dayיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
• beforeפָּנֶהpânîym · face: beforeH6440
• Saulשָׁאוּלshâ'ûl · SaulH7586
• cameבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
• sayingאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559

Cross-references for 1 Samuel 9:15

• 1 Samuel 9:17When Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said, “Here is the man that I told you about! He will rule over my people.”
• 1 Samuel 15:1Then Samuel said to Saul, “I was the one the Lord sent to anoint you as king over his people Israel. Now listen to what the Lord says.
• Psalms 25:14The Lord’s loyal followers receive his guidance, and he reveals his covenantal demands to them.
• Amos 3:7Certainly the sovereign Lord does nothing without first revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.
• Mark 11:2and said to them, “Go to the village ahead of you. As soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here.
• Mark 14:13He sent two of his disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him.
• Acts 13:21Then they asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, a man from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.
• Acts 27:23For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve came to me
• 1 Samuel 20:2Jonathan said to him, “By no means are you going to die! My father does nothing large or small without making me aware of it. Why would my father hide this matter from me? It just won’t happen!”
• 2 Samuel 7:27for you, O Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, have told your servant, ‘I will build you a dynastic house.’ That is why your servant has had the courage to pray this prayer to you.
• Job 33:16Then he gives a revelation to people, and terrifies them with warnings,

Commentaries on 1 Samuel 9:15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15Now the Lord had told Samuel - How this communication was made, we cannot tell.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-17Verses 11-17 The very maid-servants of the city could direct to the prophet. They had heard of the sacrifice, and could tell of the necessity for Samuel's presence. It is no small benefit to live in religious and holy places. And we should always be ready to help those who are seeking after God's prophets. Though God had, in displeasure, granted Israel's request for a king, yet he sends them a man to be captain over them, to save them out of the hand of…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-27Saul 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.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 15-1615-16. Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear a day before--The description of Saul, the time of his arrival, and the high office to which he was destined, had been secretly intimated to Samuel from heaven. The future king of Israel was to fight the battles of the Lord and protect His people. It would appear that they were at this time suffering great molestation from the Philistines, and that this was an additional reason of their urgent demands for the…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Samuel 9:15

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• Samuel, Books of
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• Ear
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Commentaries on 1 Samuel 9

• 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
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings