1 Samuel 9:14

Verse

So 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.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

So they went up to the town, and when they came inside the town, Samuel came face to face with them on his way to the high place.

Free Bible Version

So they carried on their way up to the town. As they arrived there was Samuel going in the opposite direction. They met him on his way up to the high place.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place.

Translation for Translators

So Saul and the servant entered the town. As they went through the gates, they saw Samuel as he was coming toward them, on the way to where people were going to offer sacrifices.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So they went up to the city. As they were entering the city, they saw Samuel coming out toward them, to go up to the high place.

Noah Webster Bible

And they went up into the city: and when they had come into the city, behold, Samuel came out meeting them, to go up to the high place.

World English Bible

They went up to the city. As they came within the city, behold, Samuel came out toward them to go up to the high place.

Young's Literal Translation

And they go up in to the city; they are coming in to the midst of the city, and lo, Samuel is coming out to meet them, to go up to the high place;

Context

Saul Chosen as King

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.

Summary

In this verse, Samuel receives a message from God that Saul, the future king of Israel, is coming to meet him. This encounter marks the beginning of Saul's journey to becoming the first king of Israel. It shows God's sovereign hand in orchestrating events and guiding His chosen people. The meeting between Samuel and Saul sets the stage for the unfolding of God's plan for Israel's monarchy, demonstrating His faithfulness in fulfilling His promises.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Come out against them - Met them.

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

When they went into the town, Samuel met them on his way out to go to the high place of sacrifice. Before the meeting itself is described, the statement is introduced in Sa1 9:15-17, that the day before Jehovah had foretold to Samuel that the man was coming to him whom he was to anoint as captain over his people. אזן גּלה, to open any one's ear, equivalent to reveal something to him (Sa1 20:12; Sa2 7:27, etc.). אשׁלח, I will send thee, i.e., "I will so direct his way in my overruling providence, that he shall come to thee" (J. H. Mich. ). The words, "that he may save my people out of the hand of the Philistines; for I have looked upon my people, for their cry is come unto me," are not at all at variance with Sa1 7:13. In that passage there is simply the assertion, that there was no more any permanent oppression on the part of the Philistines in the days of Samuel, such as had taken place before; but an attempt to recover their supremacy over Israel is not only not precluded, but is even indirectly affirmed (see the comm. on Sa1 7:13). The words before us simply show that the Philistines had then begun to make a fresh attempt to contend for dominion over the Israelites. "I have looked upon my people:" this is to be explained like the similar passage in Exo 2:25, "God looked upon the children of Israel," and Exo 3:7, "I have looked upon the misery of my people." God's looking was not a quiet, inactive looking on, but an energetic look, which brought help in trouble. "Their cry is come unto me:" this is word for word the same as in Exo 3:9. As the Philistines wanted to tread in the footsteps of the Egyptians, it was necessary that Jehovah should also send His people a deliverer from these new oppressors, by giving them a king. The reason here assigned for the establishment of a monarchy is by no means at variance with the displeasure which God had expressed to Samuel at the desire of the people for a king (Sa1 8:7.); since this displeasure had reference to the state of heart from which the desire had sprung.

1 Samuel 9:14

Saul Chosen as King

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

So 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.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

So they went up to the town, and when they came inside the town, Samuel came face to face with them on his way to the high place.

Free Bible Version

So they carried on their way up to the town. As they arrived there was Samuel going in the opposite direction. They met him on his way up to the high place.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place.

Translation for Translators

So Saul and the servant entered the town. As they went through the gates, they saw Samuel as he was coming toward them, on the way to where people were going to offer sacrifices.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So they went up to the city. As they were entering the city, they saw Samuel coming out toward them, to go up to the high place.

Noah Webster Bible

And they went up into the city: and when they had come into the city, behold, Samuel came out meeting them, to go up to the high place.

World English Bible

They went up to the city. As they came within the city, behold, Samuel came out toward them to go up to the high place.

Young's Literal Translation

And they go up in to the city; they are coming in to the midst of the city, and lo, Samuel is coming out to meet them, to go up to the high place;

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Come out against them - Met them.

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

1 Samuel 9:14

Verse

Context

Saul Chosen as King

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 9:14

Saul Chosen as King

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary