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1 Samuel 9

1 Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah, the son of a Benjamite, a mighty man of valor.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now there was a 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)
  • of Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
  • whose name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • Kish H7027 (קִישׁ) — Kish, the name of five 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 Abiel H22 (אֲבִיאֵל) — Abiel, the name of two Israelites
  • of Zeror H6872 (צְרוֹר) — a parcel (as packed up); also a kernel or particle (as if a package)
  • of Bechorath H1064 (בְּכוֹרַת) — Bekorath, an Israelite
  • of Aphiah H647 (אֲפִיחַ) — Aphiach, an Israelite
  • a Benjamite H1145 (בֶּן־יְמִינִי) — a Benjaminite, or descendent of Benjamin
  • a mighty H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
  • 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)
  • of power H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

2 And he had a son, whose name was Saul, a young man and a goodly: and there was not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he: from his shoulders and upward he was higher than any of the people.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And he had a 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,…
  • whose name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • a choice young man H970 (בָּחוּר) — properly, selected, i.e. a youth (often collective)
  • and a goodly H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
  • not among 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
  • a goodlier H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
  • person 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)
  • than he: 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.
  • higher H1364 (גָּבֹהַּ) — elevated (or elated), powerful, arrogant
  • 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

3 And the asses of Kish, Saul’s father, were lost. And Kish said to Saul his son, Take now one of the servants with thee, and arise, go seek the asses.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Judges 5:10 · Judges 10:4 · 1 Samuel 10:2 · 1 Samuel 10:14
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the donkeys H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
  • of Kish H7027 (קִישׁ) — Kish, the name of five Israelites
  • Saul’s H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • were lost H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
  • And Kish H7027 (קִישׁ) — Kish, the name of five Israelites
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • to Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • his 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,…
  • Take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
  • now one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
  • of the servants 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…
  • with thee, and arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
  • go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • 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)

4 And he passed through the hill-country of Ephraim, and passed through the land of Shalishah, but they found them not: then they passed through the land of Shaalim, and there they were not: and he passed through the land of the Benjamites, but they found them not.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And he passed through H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
  • mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
  • Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
  • and passed through H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
  • the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
  • of Shalisha H8031 (שָׁלִשָׁה) — Shalishah, a place in Palestine
  • but they 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
  • not: then they passed through H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
  • of Shalim H8171 (שַׁעֲלִים) — Shaalim, a place in Palestine
  • not: and he passed through H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
  • of the Benjamites H1145 (בֶּן־יְמִינִי) — a Benjaminite, or descendent of Benjamin

5 When they were come to the land of Zuph, Saul said to his servant that was with him, Come, and let us return, lest my father leave off caring for the asses, and be anxious for us.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • when they were come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • to the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
  • of Zuph H6689 (צוּף) — Tsuph or Tsophai or Tsiph, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine
  • Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • 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…
  • with him, Come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • and let us return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
  • lest my father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • leave H2308 (חָדַל) — properly, to be flabby, i.e. (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle
  • for the donkeys H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
  • and take thought H1672 (דָּאַג) — be anxious

6 And he said unto him, Behold now, there is in this city a man of God, and he is a man that is held in honor; all that he saith cometh surely to pass: now let us go thither; peradventure he can tell us concerning our journey whereon we go.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • in this city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
  • a 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)
  • 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…
  • an honourable H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
  • 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)
  • all that he saith H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
  • cometh H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • surely to pass H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • now let us go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • thither; peradventure he can shew 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 our way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
  • that we should go H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

7 Then said Saul to his servant, But, behold, if we go, what shall we bring the man? for the bread is spent in our vessels, and there is not a present to bring to the man of God: what have we?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • 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…
  • we go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • what shall we bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • 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)
  • for the bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
  • is spent H235 (אָזַל) — to go away, hence, to disappear
  • in our vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • not a present H8670 (תְּשׁוּרָה) — a gift
  • to bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • to 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)
  • 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…

8 And the servant answered Saul again, and said, Behold, I have in my hand the fourth part of a shekel of silver: that will I give to the man of God, to tell us our way.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the 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…
  • 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…
  • Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • again H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
  • and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Behold, I have 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
  • here at 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…
  • the fourth part H7253 (רֶבַע) — a fourth (part or side)
  • of a shekel H8255 (שֶׁקֶל) — probably a weight; used as a commercial standard
  • of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
  • will I give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • to 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)
  • 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…
  • to 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…
  • us our way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

9 (Beforetime in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, thus he said, Come, and let us go to the seer; for he that is now called a Prophet was beforetime called a Seer.)

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Beforetime 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…
  • in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • when a 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)
  • went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • to enquire H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
  • 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…
  • thus he spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • and let us go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • to the seer H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
  • now 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…
  • a Prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
  • was beforetime 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…
  • called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
  • a Seer H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 10:14 · 2 Kings 5:13
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then said H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • 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…
  • Well H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • let us go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • So they went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • unto 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)
  • where 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)
  • 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…

11 As they went up the ascent to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, and said unto them, Is the seer here?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • as they went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • the hill H4608 (מַעֲלֶה) — an elevation, i.e. (concretely) acclivity or platform; abstractly (the relation or state) a rise or (figuratively) priority
  • 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)
  • they 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
  • young maidens H5291 (נַעֲרָה) — a girl (from infancy to adolescence)
  • going out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
  • to draw H7579 (שָׁאַב) — to bale up water
  • water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
  • and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto them, Is H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
  • the seer H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

12 And they answered them, and said, He is; behold, he is before thee: make haste now, for he is come to-day into the city; for the people have a sacrifice to-day in the high place.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they 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…
  • them, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • He is H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
  • 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…
  • you: make haste H4116 (מָהַר) — properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. (by implication); to hurry (in a good or a bad sense); often used (with another verb) adverbially, promptly
  • now, for he came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • 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…
  • 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)
  • a sacrifice H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
  • 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
  • in the high place H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation

13 As soon as ye are come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he goeth up to the high place to eat; for the people will not eat until he come, because he doth bless the sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that are bidden. Now therefore get you up; for at this time ye shall find him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • As soon as ye be come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • into 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)
  • ye shall straightway H3651 (כֵּן) — properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and…
  • 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
  • him, before he go 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 the high place H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
  • to eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • for 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
  • will not eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • until he come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • because he doth bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
  • the sacrifice H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
  • afterwards H3651 (כֵּן) — properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and…
  • afterwards H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
  • they eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • that be bidden H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
  • Now therefore get you up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • for about this time 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…
  • ye shall 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

14 And they went up to the city; and as they came within the city, behold, Samuel came out toward them, to go up to the high place.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • into H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
  • 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)
  • when they were come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • into 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)
  • behold, Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
  • came out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
  • against H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
  • them, for to go 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 the high place H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • had told H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
  • Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
  • in his ear H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
  • a H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)

16 To-morrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be prince over my people Israel; and he shall save my people out of the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, because their cry is come unto me.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • To morrow H4279 (מָחָר) — properly, deferred, i.e. the morrow; usually (adverbially) tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter
  • about this time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
  • I will send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
  • thee a 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)
  • out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
  • of Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
  • and thou shalt anoint 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 my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • that he may save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
  • my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • 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 Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
  • for I have looked H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
  • upon my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • because their cry H6818 (צַעֲקָה) — a shriek
  • is come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

17 And when Samuel saw Saul, Jehovah said unto him, Behold, the man of whom I spake to thee! this same shall have authority over my people.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And when Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
  • saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
  • Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • said 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…
  • unto him, Behold 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)
  • whom I spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • to thee of! this same shall reign H6113 (עָצָר) — to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble
  • over my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

18 Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer’s house is.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • drew near H5066 (נָגַשׁ) — to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to p…
  • to Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
  • in H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
  • the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
  • and 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, where H335 (אַי) — where? hence how?
  • the seer’s H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
  • house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

19 And Samuel answered Saul, and said, I am the seer; go up before me unto the high place, for ye shall eat with me to-day: and in the morning I will let thee go, and will tell thee all that is in thy heart.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Corinthians 14:25
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
  • 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…
  • Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • the seer H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
  • go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • 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 unto the high place H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
  • for ye shall eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • with me 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…
  • and to morrow H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
  • I will let thee go H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
  • and will 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…
  • in thine heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);

20 And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And for whom is all that is desirable in Israel? Is it not for thee, and for all thy father’s house?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And as for thine donkeys H860 (אָתוֹן) — a female donkey (from its docility)
  • that were lost H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
  • three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
  • 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…
  • ago 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…
  • set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
  • not thy mind H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
  • on them; for they 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
  • all the desire H2532 (חֶמְדָּה) — delight
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • not on thee, and on all thy father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

21 And Saul answered and said, Am not I a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel? and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? wherefore then speakest thou to me after this manner?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • 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)
  • not I a Benjamite H1145 (בֶּן־יְמִינִי) — a Benjaminite, or descendent of Benjamin
  • of the smallest H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
  • of 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
  • and my 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
  • the least H6810 (צָעִיר) — little; (in number) few; (in age) young, (in value) ignoble
  • of all the 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
  • of 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
  • wherefore then speakest H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
  • thou so H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

22 And Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them into the guest-chamber, and made them sit in the chiefest place among them that were bidden, who were about thirty persons.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 43:32 · Luke 14:10
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
  • took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
  • Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • and 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…
  • and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • them into the parlour H3957 (לִשְׁכָּה) — a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)
  • and made them sit H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • in the chiefest H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
  • place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
  • among them that were bidden H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
  • about thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
  • persons 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)

23 And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 43:34 · 1 Samuel 1:5
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto the cook H2876 (טַבָּח) — properly, a butcher; hence, a lifeguardsman (because he was acting as an executioner); also a cook (usually slaughtering the animal for food)
  • Bring H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • the portion H4490 (מָנָה) — properly, something weighed out, i.e. (generally) a division; specifically (of food) a ration; also a lot
  • which I gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • thee, of which I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto thee, Set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)

24 And the cook took up the thigh, and that which was upon it, and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, Behold, that which hath been reserved! set it before thee and eat; because unto the appointed time hath it been kept for thee, for I said, I have invited the people. So Saul did eat with Samuel that day.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 29:22 · Exodus 29:27 · Leviticus 7:32 · Numbers 18:18
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the cook H2876 (טַבָּח) — properly, a butcher; hence, a lifeguardsman (because he was acting as an executioner); also a cook (usually slaughtering the animal for food)
  • took up H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • the shoulder H7785 (שׁוֹק) — the (lower) leg (as a runner)
  • upon it, and set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
  • 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…
  • Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Behold that which is left H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
  • set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
  • eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • for unto this time H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
  • hath it been kept H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
  • for thee since I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • I have invited H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
  • 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
  • So Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • did eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • with Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
  • 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…

25 And when they were come down from the high place into the city, he communed with Saul upon the housetop.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And when they were 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,…
  • from the high place H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
  • into 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)
  • communed H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
  • with Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • upon the top of the house H1406 (גָּג) — a roof; by analogy, the top of an altar

26 And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called to Saul on the housetop, saying, Up, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 19:14 · Genesis 44:4 · Joshua 7:13 · Judges 19:28
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they arose early H7925 (שָׁכַם) — literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e. to start early in the morning
  • and it came to pass about the spring H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • of the day H7837 (שַׁחַר) — dawn (literal, figurative or adverbial)
  • that Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
  • called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
  • Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • to the top of the house H1406 (גָּג) — a roof; by analogy, the top of an altar
  • saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
  • that I may send thee away H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
  • And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
  • and they went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
  • both H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
  • of them, he and Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
  • abroad H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors

27 As they were going down at the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us (and he passed on), but stand thou still first, that I may cause thee to hear the word of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 15:16 · 1 Samuel 20:38 · 2 Kings 9:5 · 2 Kings 20:16
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • as they were going 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,…
  • to the end H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
  • of 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)
  • Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • to Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • Bid H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • the 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…
  • pass on H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
  • 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…
  • us, (and he passed on H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
  • but stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
  • thou still a while 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…
  • that I may shew H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
  • thee the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • 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…