1 Samuel 9:10

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

“Good,” said Saul to his servant. “Come, let us go.” So they set out for the city where the man of God was.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

Then Saul said to his servant, You have said well; come, let us go. So they went to the town where the man of God was.

Free Bible Version

“That's good,” Saul told his servant. “So let's go.” They went to the town where the man of God was.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Saul said to his servant, “Well said. Come, let us go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Then Saul said to his servant, “Well said. Come! Let’s go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was.

Young's Literal Translation

And Saul saith to his young man, 'Thy word [is] good; come, we go;' and they go unto the city where the man of God [is].

Context

Saul Chosen as King

⁹(Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.)¹⁰“Good,” said Saul to his servant. “Come, let us go.” So they set out for the city where the man of God was.¹¹And as they were climbing the hill to the city, they met some young women coming out to draw water and asked, “Is the seer here?”

Summary

In this verse, Saul and his servant are searching for lost donkeys, reflecting the humble beginnings of Saul's journey to becoming the first king of Israel. This seemingly mundane task leads to a significant encounter with the prophet Samuel, setting in motion God's plan for Saul's anointing as king. It illustrates how God can use ordinary circumstances to fulfill His divine purposes and how He orchestrates events to bring about His will in unexpected ways. This encounter marks the beginning of a new chapter in Israel's history, demonstrating God's sovereignty and guidance in the lives of His people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then said Saul to his servant, well said,.... Or "good is thy word" (d), thou hast well spoken; it is a good proposal thou hast made, and thou art very generous to give all thou hast to the man; and very promising it is, that since he is a seer he may inform us where the asses are, or which way we must take to find them. Things look feasible enough: come, let us go: to the city, and to the man of God there, and hear what he will say to us, and what information he will give us: so they went unto the city where the man of God was; to Ramah, where Samuel dwelt. (d) "bonum verbum tuum", Pagninus, Montanus.

1 Samuel 9:10

Saul Chosen as King

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Berean Standard Bible

“Good,” said Saul to his servant. “Come, let us go.” So they set out for the city where the man of God was.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

Then Saul said to his servant, You have said well; come, let us go. So they went to the town where the man of God was.

Free Bible Version

“That's good,” Saul told his servant. “So let's go.” They went to the town where the man of God was.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Saul said to his servant, “Well said. Come, let us go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Then Saul said to his servant, “Well said. Come! Let’s go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was.

Young's Literal Translation

And Saul saith to his young man, 'Thy word [is] good; come, we go;' and they go unto the city where the man of God [is].