1 Samuel 9:15 “Now on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel,”

1 Samuel 9:15

Now on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Now the LORD had revealed to Samuel a day before Saul came, saying,

American Standard Version

Now Jehovah had revealed unto Samuel a day before Saul came, saying,

Geneva Bible 1599

But the Lord had reueiled to Samuel secretly (a day before Saul came) saying,

Darby Translation

Now Jehovah had apprised Samuel one day before Saul came, saying,

Young's Literal Translation

and Jehovah had uncovered the ear of Samuel one day before the coming of Saul, saying,

Bible in Basic English

Now the day before Saul came, the word of God had come to Samuel, saying,

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Cross references

“the Lord”

Acts 13:21 1 Samuel 15:1 Psalm 25:14 Amos 3:7 Mark 14:13–16 1 Samuel 9:17

Acts 13:21 · BSB

Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.

1 Samuel 15:1 · BSB

Then Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people Israel. Now therefore, listen to the words of the LORD.

Psalm 25:14 · BSB

The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.

Amos 3:7 · BSB

Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.

Mark 14:13–16 · BSB

So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him,

1 Samuel 9:17 · BSB

When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD told him, “Here is the man of whom I spoke; he shall rule over My people.”

“told Samuel in his ear”

2 Samuel 7:27 Job 33:16 1 Samuel 20:2

2 Samuel 7:27 · BSB

For You, O LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant when You said, ‘I will build a house for you.’ Therefore Your servant has found the courage to offer this prayer to You.

Job 33:16 · BSB

He opens their ears and terrifies them with warnings

1 Samuel 20:2 · BSB

“Far from it!” Jonathan replied. “You will not die. Indeed, my father does nothing, great or small, without telling me. So why would he hide this matter from me? This cannot be true!”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14So Saul and his servant went up toward the city, and as they were entering it, there was Samuel coming toward them on his way up to the high place.

16“At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you are to anoint him ruler over My people Israel; he will save them from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come to Me.”

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