1Sam.8.1

When Samuel got to be an old man, he set his sons up as judges in Israel.

1Sam.8.1

When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges for Israel.

1Sam.8.1

Now it came to pass when Samuel was old that he made his sons judges over Israel.

1Sam.8.1

As Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons to be judges over Israel.

1Sam.8.2

His firstborn son was named Joel, the name of his second, Abijah. They were assigned duty in Beersheba.

1Sam.8.2

The name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second was Abijah, and they served at Beersheba.

1Sam.8.2

The name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba.

1Sam.8.2

Joel and Abijah, his oldest sons, held court in Beersheba.

1Sam.8.3

But his sons didn't take after him; they were out for what they could get for themselves, taking bribes, corrupting justice.

1Sam.8.3

But his sons did not walk in his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice.

1Sam.8.3

But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.

1Sam.8.3

But they were not like their father, for they were greedy for money. They accepted bribes and perverted justice.

1Sam.8.4

Fed up, all the elders of Israel got together and confronted Samuel at Ramah.

1Sam.8.4

So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah.

1Sam.8.4

Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah,

1Sam.8.4

Finally, the leaders of Israel met at Ramah to discuss the matter with Samuel.

1Sam.8.5

They presented their case: "Look, you're an old man, and your sons aren't following in your footsteps. Here's what we want you to do: Appoint a king to rule us, just like everybody else."

1Sam.8.5

They said to him, "You are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have."

1Sam.8.5

and said to him, "Look, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now make us a king to judge us like all the nations."

1Sam.8.5

"Look," they told him, "you are now old, and your sons are not like you. Give us a king like all the other nations have."

1Sam.8.6

When Samuel heard their demand--"Give us a king to rule us!"-he was crushed. How awful! Samuel prayed to GOD.

1Sam.8.6

But when they said, "Give us a king to lead us," this displeased Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD.

1Sam.8.6

But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, "Give us a king to judge us." So Samuel prayed to the LORD.

1Sam.8.6

Samuel was very upset with their request and went to the LORD for advice.

1Sam.8.7

GOD answered Samuel, "Go ahead and do what they're asking. They are not rejecting you. They've rejected me as their King.

1Sam.8.7

And the LORD told him: "Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king.

1Sam.8.7

And the LORD said to Samuel, "Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them.

1Sam.8.7

"Do as they say," the LORD replied, "for it is me they are rejecting, not you. They don't want me to be their king any longer.

1Sam.8.8

From the day I brought them out of Egypt until this very day they've been behaving like this, leaving me for other gods. And now they're doing it to you.

1Sam.8.8

As they have done from the day I brought them up out of Egypt until this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are doing to you.

1Sam.8.8

According to all the works which they have done since the day that I brought them up out of Egypt, even to this day--with which they have forsaken Me and served other gods--so they are doing to you also.

1Sam.8.8

Ever since I brought them from Egypt they have continually forsaken me and followed other gods. And now they are giving you the same treatment.

1Sam.8.9

So let them have their own way. But warn them of what they're in for. Tell them the way kings operate, just what they're likely to get from a king."

1Sam.8.9

Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will do."

1Sam.8.9

Now therefore, heed their voice. However, you shall solemnly forewarn them, and show them the behavior of the king who will reign over them."

1Sam.8.9

Do as they ask, but solemnly warn them about how a king will treat them."

1Sam.8.10

So Samuel told them, delivered GOD's warning to the people who were asking him to give them a king.

1Sam.8.10

Samuel told all the words of the LORD to the people who were asking him for a king.

1Sam.8.10

So Samuel told all the words of the LORD to the people who asked him for a king.

1Sam.8.10

So Samuel passed on the LORD's warning to the people.

1Sam.8.11

He said, "This is the way the kind of king you're talking about operates. He'll take your sons and make soldiers of them--chariotry, cavalry, infantry,

1Sam.8.11

He said, "This is what the king who will reign over you will do: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots and horses, and they will run in front of his chariots.

1Sam.8.11

And he said, "This will be the behavior of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them for his own chariots and to be his horsemen, and some will run before his chariots.

1Sam.8.11

"This is how a king will treat you," Samuel said. "The king will draft your sons into his army and make them run before his chariots.

1Sam.8.12

regimented in battalions and squadrons. He'll put some to forced labor on his farms, plowing and harvesting, and others to making either weapons of war or chariots in which he can ride in luxury.

1Sam.8.12

Some he will assign to be commanders of thousands and commanders of fifties, and others to plow his ground and reap his harvest, and still others to make weapons of war and equipment for his chariots.

1Sam.8.12

He will appoint captains over his thousands and captains over his fifties, will set some to plow his ground and reap his harvest, and some to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots.

1Sam.8.12

Some will be commanders of his troops, while others will be slave laborers. Some will be forced to plow in his fields and harvest his crops, while others will make his weapons and chariot equipment.

1Sam.8.13

He'll put your daughters to work as beauticians and waitresses and cooks.

1Sam.8.13

He will take your daughters to be perfumers and cooks and bakers.

1Sam.8.13

He will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers.

1Sam.8.13

The king will take your daughters from you and force them to cook and bake and make perfumes for him.

1Sam.8.14

He'll conscript your best fields, vineyards, and orchards and hand them over to his special friends.

1Sam.8.14

He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his attendants.

1Sam.8.14

And he will take the best of your fields, your vineyards, and your olive groves, and give them to his servants.

1Sam.8.14

He will take away the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his own servants.

1Sam.8.15

He'll tax your harvests and vintage to support his extensive bureaucracy.

1Sam.8.15

He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants.

1Sam.8.15

He will take a tenth of your grain and your vintage, and give it to his officers and servants.

1Sam.8.15

He will take a tenth of your harvest and distribute it among his officers and attendants.

1Sam.8.16

Your prize workers and best animals he'll take for his own use.

1Sam.8.16

Your menservants and maidservants and the best of your cattle and donkeys he will take for his own use.

1Sam.8.16

And he will take your male servants, your female servants, your finest young men, and your donkeys, and put them to his work.

1Sam.8.16

He will want your male and female slaves and demand the finest of your cattle and donkeys for his own use.

1Sam.8.17

He'll lay a tax on your flocks and you'll end up no better than slaves.

1Sam.8.17

He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves.

1Sam.8.17

He will take a tenth of your sheep. And you will be his servants.

1Sam.8.17

He will demand a tenth of your flocks, and you will be his slaves.

1Sam.8.18

The day will come when you will cry in desperation because of this king you so much want for yourselves. But don't expect GOD to answer."

1Sam.8.18

When that day comes, you will cry out for relief from the king you have chosen, and the LORD will not answer you in that day."

1Sam.8.18

And you will cry out in that day because of your king whom you have chosen for yourselves, and the LORD will not hear you in that day."

1Sam.8.18

When that day comes, you will beg for relief from this king you are demanding, but the LORD will not help you."

1Sam.8.19

But the people wouldn't listen to Samuel. "No!" they said. "We will have a king to rule us!

1Sam.8.19

But the people refused to listen to Samuel. "No!" they said. "We want a king over us.

1Sam.8.19

Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, "No, but we will have a king over us,

1Sam.8.19

But the people refused to listen to Samuel's warning. "Even so, we still want a king," they said.

1Sam.8.20

Then we'll be just like all the other nations. Our king will rule us and lead us and fight our battles."

1Sam.8.20

Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles."

1Sam.8.20

that we also may be like all the nations, and that our king may judge us and go out before us and fight our battles."

1Sam.8.20

"We want to be like the nations around us. Our king will govern us and lead us into battle."

1Sam.8.21

Samuel took in what they said and rehearsed it with GOD.

1Sam.8.21

When Samuel heard all that the people said, he repeated it before the LORD.

1Sam.8.21

And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he repeated them in the hearing of the LORD.

1Sam.8.21

So Samuel told the LORD what the people had said,

1Sam.8.22

GOD told Samuel, "Do what they say. Make them a king." Then Samuel dismissed the men of Israel: "Go home, each of you to your own city."

1Sam.8.22

The LORD answered, "Listen to them and give them a king." Then Samuel said to the men of Israel, "Everyone go back to his town."

1Sam.8.22

So the LORD said to Samuel, "Heed their voice, and make them a king." And Samuel said to the men of Israel, "Every man go to his city."

1Sam.8.22

and the LORD replied, "Do as they say, and give them a king." Then Samuel agreed and sent the people home.

1Sam.9.1

There was a man from the tribe of Benjamin named Kish. He was the son of Abiel, grandson of Zeror, great-grandson of Becorath, great-great-grandson of Aphiah--a Benjaminite of stalwart character.

1Sam.9.1

There was a Benjamite, a man of standing, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin.

1Sam.9.1

There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power.

1Sam.9.1

Kish was a rich, influential man from the tribe of Benjamin. He was the son of Abiel and grandson of Zeror, from the family of Becorath and the clan of Aphiah.

1Sam.9.2

He had a son, Saul, a most handsome young man. There was none finer--he literally stood head and shoulders above the crowd!

1Sam.9.2

He had a son named Saul, an impressive young man without equal among the Israelites-a head taller than any of the others.

1Sam.9.2

And he had a choice and handsome son whose name was Saul. There was not a more handsome person than he among the children of Israel. From his shoulders upward he was taller than any of the people.

1Sam.9.2

His son Saul was the most handsome man in Israel--head and shoulders taller than anyone else in the land.

1Sam.9.3

Some of Kish's donkeys got lost. Kish said to his son, "Saul, take one of the servants with you and go look for the donkeys."

1Sam.9.3

Now the donkeys belonging to Saul's father Kish were lost, and Kish said to his son Saul, "Take one of the servants with you and go and look for the donkeys."

1Sam.9.3

Now the donkeys of Kish, Saul's father, were lost. And Kish said to his son Saul, "Please take one of the servants with you, and arise, go and look for the donkeys."

1Sam.9.3

One day Kish's donkeys strayed away, and he told Saul, "Take a servant with you, and go look for them."

1Sam.9.4

Saul took one of the servants and went to find the donkeys. They went into the hill country of Ephraim around Shalisha, but didn't find them. Then they went over to Shaalim--no luck. Then to Jabin, and still nothing.

1Sam.9.4

So he passed through the hill country of Ephraim and through the area around Shalisha, but they did not find them. They went on into the district of Shaalim, but the donkeys were not there. Then he passed through the territory of Benjamin, but they did not find them.

1Sam.9.4

So he passed through the mountains of Ephraim and through the land of Shalisha, but they did not find them. Then they passed through the land of Shaalim, and they were not there. Then he passed through the land of the Benjamites, but they did not find them.

1Sam.9.4

So Saul took one of his servants and traveled all through the hill country of Ephraim, the land of Shalishah, the Shaalim area, and the entire land of Benjamin, but they couldn't find the donkeys anywhere.

1Sam.9.5

When they got to Zuph, Saul said to the young man with him, "Enough of this. Let's go back. Soon my father is going to forget about the donkeys and start worrying about us."

1Sam.9.5

When they reached the district of Zuph, Saul said to the servant who was with him, "Come, let's go back, or my father will stop thinking about the donkeys and start worrying about us."

1Sam.9.5

When they had come to the land of Zuph, Saul said to his servant who was with him, "Come, let us return, lest my father cease caring about the donkeys and become worried about us."

1Sam.9.5

Finally, they entered the region of Zuph, and Saul said to his servant, "Let's go home. By now my father will be more worried about us than about the donkeys!"

1Sam.9.6

He replied, "Not so fast. There's a holy man in this town. He carries a lot of weight around here. What he says is always right on the mark. Maybe he can tell us where to go."

1Sam.9.6

But the servant replied, "Look, in this town there is a man of God; he is highly respected, and everything he says comes true. Let's go there now. Perhaps he will tell us what way to take."

1Sam.9.6

And he said to him, "Look now, there is in this city a man of God, and he is an honorable man; all that he says surely comes to pass. So let us go there; perhaps he can show us the way that we should go."

1Sam.9.6

But the servant said, "I've just thought of something! There is a man of God who lives here in this town. He is held in high honor by all the people because everything he says comes true. Let's go find him. Perhaps he can tell us which way to go."

1Sam.9.7

Saul said, "If we go, what do we have to give him? There's no more bread in our sacks. We've nothing to bring as a gift to the holy man. Do we have anything else?"

1Sam.9.7

Saul said to his servant, "If we go, what can we give the man? The food in our sacks is gone. We have no gift to take to the man of God. What do we have?"

1Sam.9.7

Then Saul said to his servant, "But look, if we go, what shall we bring the man? For the bread in our vessels is all gone, and there is no present to bring to the man of God. What do we have?"

1Sam.9.7

"But we don't have anything to offer him," Saul replied. "Even our food is gone, and we don't have a thing to give him."

1Sam.9.8

The servant spoke up, "Look, I just happen to have this silver coin! I'll give it to the holy man and he'll tell us how to proceed!"

1Sam.9.8

The servant answered him again. "Look," he said, "I have a quarter of a shekel of silver. I will give it to the man of God so that he will tell us what way to take."

1Sam.9.8

And the servant answered Saul again and said, "Look, I have here at hand one-fourth of a shekel of silver. I will give that to the man of God, to tell us our way."

1Sam.9.8

"Well," the servant said, "I have one small silver piece. We can at least offer it to him and see what happens!"

1Sam.9.9

(In former times in Israel, a person who wanted to seek God's word on a matter would say, "Let's visit the Seer," because the one we now call "the Prophet" used to be called "the Seer.")

1Sam.9.9

(Formerly in Israel, if a man went to inquire of God, he would say, "Come, let us go to the seer," because the prophet of today used to be called a seer.)

1Sam.9.9

(Formerly in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, he spoke thus: "Come, let us go to the seer"; for he who is now called a prophet was formerly called a seer.)

1Sam.9.9

(In those days if people wanted a message from God, they would say, "Let's go and ask the seer," for prophets used to be called seers.)

1Sam.9.10

"Good," said Saul, "let's go." And they set off for the town where the holy man lived.

1Sam.9.10

"Good," Saul said to his servant. "Come, let's go." So they set out for the town where the man of God was.

1Sam.9.10

Then Saul said to his servant, "Well said; come, let us go." So they went to the city where the man of God was.

1Sam.9.10

"All right," Saul agreed, "let's try it!" So they started into the town where the man of God was.

1Sam.9.11

As they were climbing up the hill into the town, they met some girls who were coming out to draw water. They said to them, "Is this where the Seer lives?"

1Sam.9.11

As they were going up the hill to the town, they met some girls coming out to draw water, and they asked them, "Is the seer here?"

1Sam.9.11

As they went up the hill to the city, they met some young women going out to draw water, and said to them, "Is the seer here?"

1Sam.9.11

As they were climbing a hill toward the town, they met some young women coming out to draw water. So Saul and his servant asked, "Is the seer here today?"

1Sam.9.12

They answered, "It sure is--just ahead. Hurry up. He's come today because the people have prepared a sacrifice at the shrine.

1Sam.9.12

"He is," they answered. "He's ahead of you. Hurry now; he has just come to our town today, for the people have a sacrifice at the high place.

1Sam.9.12

And they answered them and said, "Yes, there he is, just ahead of you. Hurry now; for today he came to this city, because there is a sacrifice of the people today on the high place.

1Sam.9.12

"Yes," they replied. "Stay right on this road. He is at the town gates. He has just arrived to take part in a public sacrifice up on the hill.

1Sam.9.13

As soon as you enter the town, you can catch him before he goes up to the shrine to eat. The people won't eat until he arrives, for he has to bless the sacrifice. Only then can everyone eat. So get going. You're sure to find him!"

1Sam.9.13

As soon as you enter the town, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not begin eating until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; afterward, those who are invited will eat. Go up now; you should find him about this time."

1Sam.9.13

As soon as you come into the city, you will surely find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. For the people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; afterward those who are invited will eat. Now therefore, go up, for about this time you will find him."

1Sam.9.13

Hurry and catch him before he goes up the hill to eat. The guests won't start until he arrives to bless the food."

1Sam.9.14

They continued their climb and entered the city. And then there he was--Samuel!-coming straight toward them on his way to the shrine!

1Sam.9.14

They went up to the town, and as they were entering it, there was Samuel, coming toward them on his way up to the high place.

1Sam.9.14

So they went up to the city. As they were coming into the city, there was Samuel, coming out toward them on his way up to the high place.

1Sam.9.14

So they entered the town, and as they passed through the gates, Samuel was coming out toward them to climb the hill.

1Sam.9.15

The very day before, GOD had confided in Samuel,

1Sam.9.15

Now the day before Saul came, the LORD had revealed this to Samuel:

1Sam.9.15

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

1Sam.9.15

Now the LORD had told Samuel the previous day,

1Sam.9.16

"This time tomorrow, I'm sending a man from the land of Benjamin to meet you. You're to anoint him as prince over my people Israel. He will free my people from Philistine oppression. Yes, I know all about their hard circumstances. I've heard their cries for help."

1Sam.9.16

"About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him leader over my people Israel; he will deliver my people from the hand of the Philistines. I have looked upon my people, for their cry has reached me."

1Sam.9.16

"Tomorrow about this time I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you shall anoint him commander over My people Israel, that he may save My people from the hand of the Philistines; for I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come to Me."

1Sam.9.16

"About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him to be the leader of my people, Israel. He will rescue them from the Philistines, for I have looked down on my people in mercy and have heard their cry."

1Sam.9.17

The moment Samuel laid eyes on Saul, GOD said, "He's the one, the man I told you about. This is the one who will keep my people in check."

1Sam.9.17

When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the LORD said to him, "This is the man I spoke to you about; he will govern my people."

1Sam.9.17

So when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said to him, "There he is, the man of whom I spoke to you. This one shall reign over My people."

1Sam.9.17

When Samuel noticed Saul, the LORD said, "That's the man I told you about! He will rule my people."

1Sam.9.18

Saul came up to Samuel in the street and said, "Pardon me, but can you tell me where the Seer lives?"

1Sam.9.18

Saul approached Samuel in the gateway and asked, "Would you please tell me where the seer's house is?"

1Sam.9.18

Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, "Please tell me, where is the seer's house?"

1Sam.9.18

Just then Saul approached Samuel at the gateway and asked, "Can you please tell me where the seer's house is?"

1Sam.9.19

"I'm the Seer," said Samuel. "Accompany me to the shrine and eat with me. In the morning I'll tell you all about what's on your mind, and send you on your way.

1Sam.9.19

"I am the seer," Samuel replied. "Go up ahead of me to the high place, for today you are to eat with me, and in the morning I will let you go and will tell you all that is in your heart.

1Sam.9.19

Samuel answered Saul and said, "I am the seer. Go up before me to the high place, for you shall eat with me today; and tomorrow I will let you go and will tell you all that is in your heart.

1Sam.9.19

"I am the seer!" Samuel replied. "Go on up the hill ahead of me to the place of sacrifice, and we'll eat there together. In the morning I will tell you what you want to know and send you on your way.

1Sam.9.20

And by the way, your lost donkeys--the ones you've been hunting for the last three days--have been found, so don't worry about them. At this moment, Israel's future is in your hands."

1Sam.9.20

As for the donkeys you lost three days ago, do not worry about them; they have been found. And to whom is all the desire of Israel turned, if not to you and all your father's family?"

1Sam.9.20

But as for your donkeys that were lost three days ago, do not be anxious about them, for they have been found. And on whom is all the desire of Israel? Is it not on you and on all your father's house?"

1Sam.9.20

And don't worry about those donkeys that were lost three days ago, for they have been found. And I am here to tell you that you and your family are the focus of all Israel's hopes."

1Sam.9.21

Saul answered, "But I'm only a Benjaminite, from the smallest of Israel's tribes, and from the most insignificant clan in the tribe at that. Why are you talking to me like this?"

1Sam.9.21

Saul answered, "But am I not a Benjamite, from the smallest tribe of Israel, and is not my clan the least of all the clans of the tribe of Benjamin? Why do you say such a thing to me?"

1Sam.9.21

And Saul answered and said, "Am I not a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel, and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? Why then do you speak like this to me?"

1Sam.9.21

Saul replied, "But I'm only from Benjamin, the smallest tribe in Israel, and my family is the least important of all the families of that tribe! Why are you talking like this to me?"

1Sam.9.22

Samuel took Saul and his servant and led them into the dining hall at the shrine and seated them at the head of the table. There were about thirty guests.

1Sam.9.22

Then Samuel brought Saul and his servant into the hall and seated them at the head of those who were invited-about thirty in number.

1Sam.9.22

Now Samuel took Saul and his servant and brought them into the hall, and had them sit in the place of honor among those who were invited; there were about thirty persons.

1Sam.9.22

Then Samuel brought Saul and his servant into the great hall and placed them at the head of the table, honoring them above the thirty special guests.

1Sam.9.23

Then Samuel directed the chef, "Bring the choice cut I pointed out to you, the one I told you to reserve."

1Sam.9.23

Samuel said to the cook, "Bring the piece of meat I gave you, the one I told you to lay aside."

1Sam.9.23

And Samuel said to the cook, "Bring the portion which I gave you, of which I said to you, "Set it apart."'

1Sam.9.23

Samuel then instructed the cook to bring Saul the finest cut of meat, the piece that had been set aside for the guest of honor.

1Sam.9.24

The chef brought it and placed it before Saul with a flourish, saying, "This meal was kept aside just for you. Eat! It was especially prepared for this time and occasion with these guests." Saul ate with Samuel--a memorable day!

1Sam.9.24

So the cook took up the leg with what was on it and set it in front of Saul. Samuel said, "Here is what has been kept for you. Eat, because it was set aside for you for this occasion, from the time I said, 'I have invited guests.'" And Saul dined with Samuel that day.

1Sam.9.24

So the cook took up the thigh with its upper part and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, "Here it is, what was kept back. It was set apart for you. Eat; for until this time it has been kept for you, since I said I invited the people." So Saul ate with Samuel that day.

1Sam.9.24

So the cook brought it in and placed it before Saul. "Go ahead and eat it," Samuel said. "I was saving it for you even before I invited these others!" So Saul ate with Samuel.

1Sam.9.25

Afterward they went down from the shrine into the city. A bed was prepared for Saul on the breeze-cooled roof of Samuel's house.

1Sam.9.25

After they came down from the high place to the town, Samuel talked with Saul on the roof of his house.

1Sam.9.25

When they had come down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the top of the house.

1Sam.9.25

After the feast, when they had returned to the town, Samuel took Saul up to the roof of the house and prepared a bed for him there.

1Sam.9.26

They woke at the break of day. Samuel called to Saul on the roof, "Get up and I'll send you off." Saul got up and the two of them went out in the street.

1Sam.9.26

They rose about daybreak and Samuel called to Saul on the roof, "Get ready, and I will send you on your way." When Saul got ready, he and Samuel went outside together.

1Sam.9.26

They arose early; and it was about the dawning of the day that Samuel called to Saul on the top of the house, saying, "Get up, that I may send you on your way." And Saul arose, and both of them went outside, he and Samuel.

1Sam.9.26

At daybreak the next morning, Samuel called up to Saul, "Get up! It's time you were on your way." So Saul got ready, and he and Samuel left the house together.

1Sam.9.27

As they approached the outskirts of town, Samuel said to Saul, "Tell your servant to go on ahead of us. You stay with me for a bit. I have a word of God to give you."

1Sam.9.27

As they were going down to the edge of the town, Samuel said to Saul, "Tell the servant to go on ahead of us"-and the servant did so-"but you stay here awhile, so that I may give you a message from God."

1Sam.9.27

As they were going down to the outskirts of the city, Samuel said to Saul, "Tell the servant to go on ahead of us." And he went on. "But you stand here awhile, that I may announce to you the word of God."

1Sam.9.27

When they reached the edge of town, Samuel told Saul to send his servant on ahead. After the servant was gone, Samuel said, "Stay here, for I have received a special message for you from God."

1Sam.10.1

Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul's head, and kissed him. He said, "Do you see what this means? GOD has anointed you prince over his people. "This sign will confirm GOD's anointing of you as prince over his inheritance:

1Sam.10.1

Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on Saul's head and kissed him, saying, "Has not the LORD anointed you leader over his inheritance?

1Sam.10.1

Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head, and kissed him and said: "Is it not because the LORD has anointed you commander over His inheritance?

1Sam.10.1

Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it over Saul's head. He kissed Saul on the cheek and said, "I am doing this because the LORD has appointed you to be the leader of his people Israel.

1Sam.10.2

After you leave me today, as you get closer to your home country of Benjamin, you'll meet two men near Rachel's Tomb. They'll say, "The donkeys you went to look for are found. Your father has forgotten about the donkeys and is worried about you, wringing his hands--quite beside himself!'

1Sam.10.2

When you leave me today, you will meet two men near Rachel's tomb, at Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. They will say to you, 'The donkeys you set out to look for have been found. And now your father has stopped thinking about them and is worried about you. He is asking, "What shall I do about my son?"'

1Sam.10.2

When you have departed from me today, you will find two men by Rachel's tomb in the territory of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say to you, "The donkeys which you went to look for have been found. And now your father has ceased caring about the donkeys and is worrying about you, saying, "What shall I do about my son?"'

1Sam.10.2

When you leave me today, you will see two men beside Rachel's tomb at Zelzah, on the border of Benjamin. They will tell you that the donkeys have been found and that your father is worried about you and is asking, `Have you seen my son?'

1Sam.10.3

"Leaving there, you'll arrive at the Oak of Tabor. There you'll meet three men going up to worship God at Bethel. One will be carrying three young goats, another carrying three sacks of bread, and the third a jug of wine.

1Sam.10.3

"Then you will go on from there until you reach the great tree of Tabor. Three men going up to God at Bethel will meet you there. One will be carrying three young goats, another three loaves of bread, and another a skin of wine.

1Sam.10.3

Then you shall go on forward from there and come to the terebinth tree of Tabor. There three men going up to God at Bethel will meet you, one carrying three young goats, another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a skin of wine.

1Sam.10.3

"When you get to the oak of Tabor, you will see three men coming toward you who are on their way to worship God at Bethel. One will be bringing three young goats, another will have three loaves of bread, and the third will be carrying a skin of wine.

1Sam.10.4

They'll say, "Hello, how are you?' and offer you two loaves of bread, which you will accept.

1Sam.10.4

They will greet you and offer you two loaves of bread, which you will accept from them.

1Sam.10.4

And they will greet you and give you two loaves of bread, which you shall receive from their hands.

1Sam.10.4

They will greet you and offer you two of the loaves, which you are to accept.

1Sam.10.5

"Next, you'll come to Gibeah of God, where there's a Philistine garrison. As you approach the town, you'll run into a bunch of prophets coming down from the shrine, playing harps and tambourines, flutes and drums. And they'll be prophesying.

1Sam.10.5

"After that you will go to Gibeah of God, where there is a Philistine outpost. As you approach the town, you will meet a procession of prophets coming down from the high place with lyres, tambourines, flutes and harps being played before them, and they will be prophesying.

1Sam.10.5

After that you shall come to the hill of God where the Philistine garrison is. And it will happen, when you have come there to the city, that you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place with a stringed instrument, a tambourine, a flute, and a harp before them; and they will be prophesying.

1Sam.10.5

"When you arrive at Gibeah of God, where the garrison of the Philistines is located, you will meet a band of prophets coming down from the altar on the hill. They will be playing a harp, a tambourine, a flute, and a lyre, and they will be prophesying.

1Sam.10.6

Before you know it, the Spirit of GOD will come on you and you'll be prophesying right along with them. And you'll be transformed. You'll be a new person!

1Sam.10.6

The Spirit of the LORD will come upon you in power, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person.

1Sam.10.6

Then the Spirit of the LORD will come upon you, and you will prophesy with them and be turned into another man.

1Sam.10.6

At that time the Spirit of the LORD will come upon you with power, and you will prophesy with them. You will be changed into a different person.

1Sam.10.7

"When these confirming signs are accomplished, you'll know that you're ready: Whatever job you're given to do, do it. God is with you!

1Sam.10.7

Once these signs are fulfilled, do whatever your hand finds to do, for God is with you.

1Sam.10.7

And let it be, when these signs come to you, that you do as the occasion demands; for God is with you.

1Sam.10.7

After these signs take place, do whatever you think is best, for God will be with you.

1Sam.10.8

"Now, go down to Gilgal and I will follow. I'll come down and join you in worship by sacrificing burnt offerings and peace offerings. Wait seven days. Then I'll come and tell you what to do next."

1Sam.10.8

"Go down ahead of me to Gilgal. I will surely come down to you to sacrifice burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, but you must wait seven days until I come to you and tell you what you are to do."

1Sam.10.8

You shall go down before me to Gilgal; and surely I will come down to you to offer burnt offerings and make sacrifices of peace offerings. Seven days you shall wait, till I come to you and show you what you should do."

1Sam.10.8

Then go down to Gilgal ahead of me and wait for me there seven days. I will join you there to sacrifice burnt offerings and peace offerings. When I arrive, I will give you further instructions."