1 Samuel 9:13

1 Samuel 9:13 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.”

King James Version KJV

As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go 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 be bidden. Now therefore get you up; for about this time ye shall find him.

American Standard Version ASV

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.

Bible in Basic English BBE

When you come into the town you will see him straight away, before he goes up to the high place for the feast: the people are waiting for his blessing before starting the feast, and after that the guests will take part in it. So go up now and you will see him.

Free Bible Version FBV

When you enter the town you can find him before he goes up to eat at the high place. The people won't eat before he comes, because he has to bless the sacrifice. After that, those who've been invited will eat. If you leave now you'll catch him.”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

When ye shall come into the citie, ye shall finde him straightway yet he come vp to the hie place to eate: for the people will not eate vntill he come, because he will blesse the sacrifice: and then eate they that be bidden to the feast: nowe therefore goe vp: for euen now shall ye find him.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

At your going in to the city so ye do find him, before he doth go up in to the high place to eat; for the people do not eat till his coming, for he doth bless the sacrifice; afterwards they eat, who are called, and now, go up, for at this time ye find him.'

World English Bible WEB

As soon as you have come into the city, you will immediately find him before he goes up to the high place to eat; for the people will not eat until he comes, because he blesses the sacrifice. Afterwards those who are invited eat. Now therefore go up; for at this time you will find him.”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

As soon as ye shall enter the city, ye will straightway find him, before he goeth up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until he cometh, because he doth bless the sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that are invited. Now therefore go up: for about this time ye will find him.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

As soon as you come into the city, you shall immediately find him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat till he come: because he blesseth the victim, and afterwards they eat that are invited. Now therefore go up, for today you shall find him.

Translation for Translators T4T

If you go quickly, you will have time to talk to him before he goes there. The people who have been invited will not start eating until he arrives there and ◄blesses/asks God to bless► the sacrifice.”

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1 Samuel 9:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כְּ/בֹאֲ/כֶ֣ם הָ/עִ֣יר כֵּ֣ן תִּמְצְא֣וּ/ן אֹת֡/וֹ בְּ/טֶרֶם֩ יַעֲלֶ֨ה הַ/בָּמָ֜תָ/ה לֶ/אֱכֹ֗ל כִּ֠י לֹֽא יֹאכַ֤ל הָ/עָם֙ עַד בֹּא֔/וֹ כִּֽי הוּא֙ יְבָרֵ֣ךְ הַ/זֶּ֔בַח אַחֲרֵי כֵ֖ן יֹאכְל֣וּ הַ/קְּרֻאִ֑ים וְ/עַתָּ֣ה עֲל֔וּ כִּֽי אֹת֥/וֹ כְ/הַ/יּ֖וֹם תִּמְצְא֥וּ/ן אֹתֽ/וֹ

כְּ/בֹאֲ/כֶ֣ם bôwʼ H935 Lebo Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

הָ/עִ֣יר ʻîyr H5892 excitement Art | N-fs

כֵּ֣ן kên H3651 right Part

תִּמְצְא֣וּ/ן mâtsâʼ H4672 to find V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff

אֹת֡/וֹ ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

בְּ/טֶרֶם֩ ṭerem H2962 before Prep | Adv

יַעֲלֶ֨ה ʻâlâh H5927 to ascend V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

הַ/בָּמָ֜תָ/ה bâmâh H1116 high place Art | N-fs | Suff

לֶ/אֱכֹ֗ל ʼâkal H398 to eat Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

כִּ֠י kîy H3588 for Conj

לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 not Part

יֹאכַ֤ל ʼâkal H398 to eat V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

הָ/עָם֙ ʻam H5971 Amaw Art | N-ms

עַד ʻad H5704 till Prep

בֹּא֔/וֹ bôwʼ H935 Lebo V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

כִּֽי kîy H3588 for Conj

הוּא֙ hûwʼ H1931 he/she/it Pron

יְבָרֵ֣ךְ bârak H1288 to bless V-Piel-Imperf-3ms

הַ/זֶּ֔בַח zebach H2077 sacrifice Art | N-ms

אַחֲרֵי ʼachar H310 after Prep

כֵ֖ן kên H3651 right Adv

יֹאכְל֣וּ ʼâkal H398 to eat V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

הַ/קְּרֻאִ֑ים qârâʼ H7121 to call Art | V-Qal-Inf-c

וְ/עַתָּ֣ה ʻattâh H6258 now Conj | Adv

עֲל֔וּ ʻâlâh H5927 to ascend V-Qal-Impv-2mp

כִּֽי kîy H3588 for Conj

אֹת֥/וֹ ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

כְ/הַ/יּ֖וֹם yôwm H3117 day Prep | Art | N-ms

תִּמְצְא֥וּ/ן mâtsâʼ H4672 to find V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff

אֹתֽ/וֹ ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 9:13

כְּ/בֹאֲ/כֶ֣ם bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.

הָ/עִ֣יר ʻîyr H5892 "excitement" Art | N-fs

In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.

Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror

Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.

כֵּ֣ן kên H3651 "right" Part

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable

Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.

תִּמְצְא֣וּ/ן mâtsâʼ H4672 "to find" V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff

Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.

Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)

Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.

אֹת֡/וֹ ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

בְּ/טֶרֶם֩ ṭerem H2962 "before" Prep | Adv

This word indicates something has not happened yet, or it happened before something else. It is used to show timing or sequence of events, translated as before, ere, or not yet in the KJV.

Definition: before, not yet, before that

Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: before, ere, not yet. See also: Genesis 2:5; 2 Kings 6:32; Psalms 5:6.

יַעֲלֶ֨ה ʻâlâh H5927 "to ascend" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.

Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself

Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.

הַ/בָּמָ֜תָ/ה bâmâh H1116 "high place" Art | N-fs | Suff

A high place or elevation, often referring to a cultic platform or mountain. In the Bible, it can also refer to battlefields or funeral mounds, as seen in various passages.

Definition: 1) high place, ridge, height, bamah (technical name for cultic platform) 1a) high place, mountain 1b) high places, battlefields 1c) high places (as places of worship) 1d) funeral mound?

Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: height, high place, wave. See also: Leviticus 26:30; 1 Chronicles 16:39; Psalms 18:34.

לֶ/אֱכֹ֗ל ʼâkal H398 "to eat" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.

Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)

Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.

כִּ֠י kîy H3588 "for" Conj

A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.

Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.

לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

יֹאכַ֤ל ʼâkal H398 "to eat" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.

הָ/עָם֙ ʻam H5971 "Amaw" Art | N-ms

A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.

Definition: This name means nation, people

Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.

עַד ʻad H5704 "till" Prep

This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.

Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)

Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.

בֹּא֔/וֹ bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

כִּֽי kîy H3588 "for" Conj

הוּא֙ hûwʼ H1931 "he/she/it" Pron

This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.

Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)

Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.

יְבָרֵ֣ךְ bârak H1288 "to bless" V-Piel-Imperf-3ms

To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.

Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)

Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.

הַ/זֶּ֔בַח zebach H2077 "sacrifice" Art | N-ms

A sacrifice refers to the act of offering an animal's flesh to God, such as in the sacrifices of righteousness or the Passover. This term encompasses various types of sacrifices, including thank offerings and covenant sacrifices. The KJV translates it as 'offer' or 'sacrifice'.

Definition: 1) sacrifice 1a) sacrifices of righteousness 1b) sacrifices of strife 1c) sacrifices to dead things 1d) the covenant sacrifice 1e) the passover 1f) annual sacrifice 1g) thank offering

Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: offer(-ing), sacrifice. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Samuel 2:19; Psalms 4:6.

אַחֲרֵי ʼachar H310 "after" Prep

Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.

Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after

Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.

כֵ֖ן kên H3651 "right" Adv

Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable

יֹאכְל֣וּ ʼâkal H398 "to eat" V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.

הַ/קְּרֻאִ֑ים qârâʼ H7121 "to call" Art | V-Qal-Inf-c

This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.

Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen

Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.

וְ/עַתָּ֣ה ʻattâh H6258 "now" Conj | Adv

This word means now or at this time, like in Exodus when God says now is the time to act. It can also be used to connect ideas or show a change in time, as seen in the book of Isaiah.

Definition: 1) now 1a) now 1b) in phrases

Usage: Occurs in 422 OT verses. KJV: henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas. See also: Genesis 3:22; Joshua 24:23; 2 Samuel 24:13.

עֲל֔וּ ʻâlâh H5927 "to ascend" V-Qal-Impv-2mp

To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.

כִּֽי kîy H3588 "for" Conj

אֹת֥/וֹ ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

כְ/הַ/יּ֖וֹם yôwm H3117 "day" Prep | Art | N-ms

The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow

Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.

תִּמְצְא֥וּ/ן mâtsâʼ H4672 "to find" V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff

Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.

אֹתֽ/וֹ ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

Study Notes — 1 Samuel 9:13

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Context
Cross References
1 Samuel 9:13 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 9:13
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 9:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 9:13
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 9:13
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 9:13
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 9:13
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 9:13
Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 9:13
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 9:13
Sermons on 1 Samuel 9:13

Context — Saul Chosen as King

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?” 12“Yes, he is ahead of you,” they answered. “Hurry now, for today he has come to the city because the people have a sacrifice on the high place.

13As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.”

14So Saul and his servant went up toward the city, and as they were entering it, there was Samuel coming toward them on his way up to the high place. 15Now on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel,

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	John 6:11	Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.
2	Matthew 26:26	While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.”
3	Luke 24:30	While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them.
4	1 Corinthians 10:30	If I partake in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of that for which I give thanks?
5	Mark 6:41	Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And He divided the two fish among them all.
6	1 Timothy 4:4	For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,
7	John 6:23	However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.

1 Samuel 9:13 Summary

[This verse tells us about a special person called a seer, who was like a prophet, and how the people waited for him to come and bless their food before they could eat, which is similar to the way we might wait for a pastor or leader to pray over a meal. The seer had an important role in blessing the sacrifice, and the people respected him for it. We can learn from this verse about the importance of respecting and honoring our spiritual leaders, as well as being patient and waiting for God's timing, just like the people waited for the seer, and as seen in Psalm 27:14 where it says to wait for the Lord and be strong and courageous.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the seer in 1 Samuel 9:13?

The seer, also known as a prophet, was a person chosen by God to guide the people spiritually, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:15, and in this context, Samuel was the seer who would bless the sacrifice before the people could eat.

Why did the people wait for the seer to arrive before eating?

The people waited for the seer to arrive because he had to bless the sacrifice first, as stated in 1 Samuel 9:13, which is similar to the practice described in Deuteronomy 12:7 where the people would eat in the presence of the Lord after their offerings were accepted.

What can we learn from the instruction to 'go up at once' in 1 Samuel 9:13?

The instruction to 'go up at once' teaches us about the importance of prompt obedience, similar to the instruction given to Abram in Genesis 12:1 to leave his country immediately, which demonstrates faith and trust in God's leading.

How does this verse relate to the broader story of Saul's journey?

This verse is a pivotal moment in Saul's journey as he is about to meet Samuel, who will anoint him as the first king of Israel, as prophesied in 1 Samuel 10:24, marking a significant turning point in his life and in the history of Israel.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in my life where I need to wait for God's timing and blessing before proceeding, just like the people waited for the seer?
How can I apply the principle of prompt obedience, as seen in the instruction to 'go up at once', to my own walk with God?
What does this verse teach me about the role of spiritual leaders in guiding and blessing the community of believers?
In what ways can I seek to honor and respect the spiritual leaders in my life, just as the people honored the seer in this verse?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 9:13

As soon as ye come into the city, ye shall straightway find him,.... By which it seems that the house of Samuel was at that end of it at which they entered; and with which agrees what is observed in

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 9:13

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 9:13

Ye shall straightway find him, at home and at leisure. To eat the relics of the sacrifices, according to the manner. He doth bless the sacrifice, i.e. either, first, The meat left of the sacrifice, which is the matter of the following feast; as this is commonly understood. Or rather, secondly, The sacrifice itself. For what reason is there to depart from the proper signification of the word? For that the sacrifices under the law were accompanied with confession, or petition, or thanksgiving, may be gathered from divers places of Scripture, as 16:21 . And who so proper to perform this work as Samuel, an eminent prophet? And the blessing of this sacrifice seems to have consisted both of thanksgiving, this being a thank-offering, and of prayer to God for his acceptance, . Now therefore get you up with speed, lest he be set down before you come.

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 9:13

1 Samuel 9:13 As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go 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 be bidden. Now therefore get you up; for about this time ye shall find him.Ver. 13. For the people will not eat until he come.] To bless and distribute the meat. A commendable custom, to crave God’ s blessing on the creatures before we eat them; and to give thanks after meat; and not to sit down as an ox, and rise as an ass, not as vultures and kites, to seize upon our meat as a prey. The very heathens consecrated their cates before they tasted them, as appeareth by Homer and Virgil. And some think that the Greeks called a dinner αριστον, αποτωναρων, from the prayers they premised.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 9:13

(13) He doth bless the sacrifice.—It has been well remarked that we have here, in this note of the people’s conduct at the sacrificial banquet of “Raman of the Watchers,” a very early instance of the devout practice among the Hebrews of asking a blessing on meals.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 9:13

Verse 13. He doth bless the sacrifice] He alone can perform the religious rites which are used on this occasion. Afterwards they eat that be bidden.] Among the Arabs, often a large feast is made of sacrificed camels, &c., and then the people of the vicinity are invited to come and partake of the sacrifice. This is the custom to which allusion is made here.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 9:13

13. he doth bless the sacrifice] Pronounces a blessing or thanksgiving over the sacrificial feast. Cp. Luke 9:16 with John 6:11; Matthew 26:26. for about this time] Lit. “For as for him—now shall ye find him.” The pronoun is repeated for emphasis.

Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 9:13

Before he go up - By this phrase we see that the high place was in the highest part of the city. Like the “house of the god Berith” Judges 9:46, it was probably the citadel of Ramah.

Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 9:13

13. He doth bless the sacrifice — We are not to suppose that Samuel offered the sacrifice himself, for he was not a priest, (see note on 1 Samuel 7:9,) but, as Scott well says, “he poured out fervent

Sermons on 1 Samuel 9:13

	Sermon	Description
	(Following the Footsteps of Christ) Feeding the Five Thousand by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not wasting time and encourages the audience to gather up the fragments of time. He uses the story of Jesus feeding the mul
	On Eagles' Wings Pt 194 by Don Courville	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of using our time wisely and not wasting it on trivial pursuits. He highlights how material possessions and pleasures often di
	The Living Bread by George Warnock	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of being united as one body in Christ. He uses the analogy of fire to describe different aspects of our relationship with God, emp
	The Institution of the Lord's Supper by W.H. Griffith Thomas	W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the detailed language used by the Lord in instituting the Supper, highlighting the differences in phraseology among the four accounts and emphasizi
	What Is It? by Ernest O'Neill	Ernest O'Neill discusses the supernatural life that transcends human capabilities, citing examples from biblical accounts such as the Israelites' conquest of Jericho, Samson splitt
	Broken Things by Charles E. Cowman	Charles E. Cowman preaches on the concept that God uses brokenness for His glory, illustrating through various biblical examples how brokenness leads to blessings and multiplicatio
	Give Ye Them to Eat--2 by Bakht Singh	Bakht Singh preaches about God's ability to meet urgent needs even when we feel overwhelmed and unaware of His plans, using the story of Elijah and Elisha as an example of God's di