1 Then Samuel took the vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not that Jehovah hath anointed thee to be prince over his inheritance?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- a vial H6378 (פַּךְ) — a flask (from which a liquid may flow)
- of oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
- and poured H3332 (יָצַק) — properly, to pour out (transitive or intransitive); by implication, to melt or cast as metal; by extension, to place firmly, to stiffen or grow hard
- upon his head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- and kissed H5401 (נָשַׁק) — to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons
- him, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- not because Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath anointed H4886 (מָשַׁח) — to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
- captain H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
- over his inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
2 When thou art departed from me to-day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel’s sepulchre, in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found; and, lo, thy father hath left off caring for the asses, and is anxious for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When thou art departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- from me H5978 (עִמָּד) — along with
- to day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- then thou shalt find H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- by Rachel’s H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- sepulchre H6900 (קְבוּרָה) — sepulture; (concretely) a sepulchre
- in the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- of Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- at Zelzah H6766 (צֶלְצַח) — Tseltsach, a place in Palestine
- and they will say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto thee, The donkeys H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
- which thou wentest H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- to seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- are found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- and, lo, thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- hath left H5203 (נָטַשׁ) — properly, to pound, i.e. smite; by implication (as if beating out, and thus expanding) to disperse; also, to thrust off, down, out or upon (inclusively, reject,…
- the care H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of the donkeys H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
- and sorroweth H1672 (דָּאַג) — be anxious
- for you, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- What shall I do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- for my son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
3 Then shalt thou go on forward from thence, and thou shalt come to the oak of Tabor; and there shall meet thee there three men going up to God to Beth-el, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then shalt thou go on H2498 (חָלַף) — properly, to slide by, i.e. (by implication) to hasten away, pass on, spring up, pierce or change
- forward H1973 (הָלְאָה) — to the distance, i.e. far away; also (of time) thus far
- from thence, and thou shalt come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the plain H436 (אֵלוֹן) — an oak or other strong tree
- of Tabor H8396 (תָּבוֹר) — Tabor, a mountain in Palestine, also a city adjacent
- and there shall meet H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- thee three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- going up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- to Beth–el H1008 (בֵּית־אֵל) — Beth-El, a place in Palestine
- one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- carrying H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- kids H1423 (גְּדִי) — a young goat (from browsing)
- and another H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- loaves H3603 (כִּכָּר) — a circle, i.e. (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or large [round…
- of bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- a bottle H5035 (נֶבֶל) — a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); hence, a vase (as similar in shape when full); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)
- of wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
4 and they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread, which thou shalt receive of their hand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they will H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- salute H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- thee, and give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thee two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- of bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- which thou shalt receive H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- of their hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
5 After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a band of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a timbrel, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they will be prophesying:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- After H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- that thou shalt come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the hill H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- the garrison H5333 (נְצִיב) — something stationary, i.e. a prefect, a military post, a statue
- of the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- that thou shalt meet H6293 (פָּגַע) — to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity
- a company H2256 (חֶבֶל) — a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring line; by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured); or a noose (as of cords); figuratively, a company (as…
- of prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- coming down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- from the high place H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
- with a psaltery H5035 (נֶבֶל) — a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); hence, a vase (as similar in shape when full); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)
- and a tabret H8596 (תֹּף) — a tambourine
- and a pipe H2485 (חָלִיל) — a flute (as perforated)
- and a harp H3658 (כִּנּוֹר) — a harp
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- them; and they shall prophesy H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
6 and the Spirit of Jehovah will come mightily upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the Spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- will come H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
- upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
- with them, and shalt be turned H2015 (הָפַךְ) — to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
- into another H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
7 And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion shall serve thee; for God is with thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And let it be, when these signs H226 (אוֹת) — a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc.
- are come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- thou do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- as occasion H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- serve H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- thee; for God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
8 And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I will come down unto thee, to offer burnt-offerings, and to sacrifice sacrifices of peace-offerings: seven days shalt thou tarry, till I come unto thee, and show thee what thou shalt do.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And thou shalt go down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- me to Gilgal H1537 (גִּלְגָּל) — Gilgal, the name of three places in Palestine
- and, behold, I will come down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- unto thee, to offer H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- to sacrifice H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- sacrifices H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- of peace offerings H8002 (שֶׁלֶם) — properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- shalt thou tarry H3176 (יָחַל) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
- till I come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to thee, and shew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- thee what thou shalt do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
9 And it was so, that, when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- that when he had turned H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- his back H7926 (שְׁכֶם) — the neck (between the shoulders) as the place of burdens; figuratively, the spur of a hill
- to go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- from Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- gave H2015 (הָפַךְ) — to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
- him another H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- and all those signs H226 (אוֹת) — a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc.
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to pass that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
10 And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a band of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came mightily upon him, and he prophesied among them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- thither to the hill H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
- behold, a company H2256 (חֶבֶל) — a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring line; by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured); or a noose (as of cords); figuratively, a company (as…
- of prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- met H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- him; and the Spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- came H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
- upon him, and he prophesied H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
- among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
11 And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied with the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, when all that knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- him beforetime H8032 (שִׁלְשׁוֹם) — trebly, i.e. (in time) day before yesterday
- him beforetime H865 (אֶתְמוֹל) — heretofore; definitely yesterday
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- that, behold, he prophesied H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
- among the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- then the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to another H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- is come unto the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Kish H7027 (קִישׁ) — Kish, the name of five Israelites
- Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- also among the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
12 And one of the same place answered and said, And who is their father? Therefore it became a proverb, Is Saul also among the prophets?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of the same place answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- their father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- Therefore it became a proverb H4912 (מָשָׁל) — properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse)
- Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- also among the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
13 And when he had made an end of prophesying, he came to the high place.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when he had made an end H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- of prophesying H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
- he came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the high place H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
14 And Saul’s uncle said unto him and to his servant, Whither went ye? And he said, To seek the asses; and when we saw that they were not found, we came to Samuel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Saul’s H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- uncle H1730 (דּוֹד) — (figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him and to his servant H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- Whither H575 (אָן) — where?; hence, whither?, when?; also hither and thither
- went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- ye? And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- To seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- the donkeys H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
- and when we saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- no where H369 (אַיִן) — a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
- we came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
15 And Saul’s uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Saul’s H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- uncle H1730 (דּוֹד) — (figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Tell H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- me, I pray thee, what Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
16 And Saul said unto his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found. But concerning the matter of the kingdom, whereof Samuel spake, he told him not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto his uncle H1730 (דּוֹד) — (figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle
- He told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- us plainly H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- that the donkeys H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
- were found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- But of the matter H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of the kingdom H4410 (מְלוּכָה) — something ruled, i.e. a realm
- whereof Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
17 And Samuel called the people together unto Jehovah to Mizpah;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- called H6817 (צָעַק) — to shriek; (by implication) to proclaim (an assembly)
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- together unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- to Mizpeh H4709 (מִצְפָּה) — Mitspah, the name of two places in Palestine
18 and he said unto the children of Israel, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all the kingdoms that oppressed you:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- I brought up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- out of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and delivered H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- you out of the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of the Egyptians H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and out of the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of all kingdoms H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
- of them that oppressed H3905 (לָחַץ) — properly, to press, i.e. (figuratively) to distress
19 but ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saveth you out of all your calamities and your distresses; and ye have said unto him, Nay, but set a king over us. Now therefore present yourselves before Jehovah by your tribes, and by your thousands.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And ye have this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- rejected H3988 (מָאַס) — to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear
- your God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- who himself saved H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- you out of all your adversities H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- and your tribulations H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
- and ye have said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- but set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- a king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- over us. Now therefore present H3320 (יָצַב) — to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue
- yourselves before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- by your tribes H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- and by your thousands H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
20 So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- had caused all the tribes H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- to come near H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- the tribe H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- was taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
21 And he brought the tribe of Benjamin near by their families; and the family of the Matrites was taken; and Saul the son of Kish was taken: but when they sought him, he could not be found.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When he had caused the tribe H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- to come near H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- by their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
- the family H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
- of Matri H4309 (מַטְרִי) — Matri, an Israelite
- was taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- and Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Kish H7027 (קִישׁ) — Kish, the name of five Israelites
- and when they sought H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- him, he could not be found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
22 Therefore they asked of Jehovah further, Is there yet a man to come hither? And Jehovah answered, Behold, he hath hid himself among the baggage.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore they enquired H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- further, if the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- should yet come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- thither H1988 (הֲלֹם) — hither
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold, he hath hid H2244 (חָבָא) — to secrete
- himself among the stuff H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
23 And they ran and fetched him thence; and when he stood among the people, he was higher than any of the people from his shoulders and upward.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they ran H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- and fetched H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- him thence: and when he stood H3320 (יָצַב) — to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue
- among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- he was higher H1361 (גָּבַהּ) — to soar, i.e. be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty
- than any of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- from his shoulders H7926 (שְׁכֶם) — the neck (between the shoulders) as the place of burdens; figuratively, the spur of a hill
- and upward H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
24 And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom Jehovah hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, Long live the king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- See H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- ye him whom Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- none like him among all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- And all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- shouted H7321 (רוּעַ) — to mar (especially by breaking); figuratively, to split the ears (with sound), i.e. shout (for alarm or joy)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- God save H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
25 Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before Jehovah. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- told H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- the manner H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- of the kingdom H4410 (מְלוּכָה) — something ruled, i.e. a realm
- and wrote H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- in a book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- up H3240 (יָנַח) — to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- And Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- away H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
26 And Saul also went to his house to Gibeah; and there went with him the host, whose hearts God had touched.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- also went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- home H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- to Gibeah H1390 (גִּבְעָה) — Gibah; the name of three places in Palestine
- and there went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- with him a band of men H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- whose hearts H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- had touched H5060 (נָגַע) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire);…
27 But certain worthless fellows said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no present. But he held his peace.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Belial H1100 (בְּלִיַּעַל) — without profit, worthlessness; by extension, destruction, wickedness
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- How shall this man save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- us? And they despised H959 (בָּזָה) — to disesteem
- him, and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- him no presents H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
- But he held his peace H2790 (חָרַשׁ) — to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense); he…