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It’s time you were on your way.” So Saul got ready, and he and Samuel left the house together. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then at the break of dawn Samuel called to Saul on the roof, “Up, that I may send you on your way.” So Saul arose, and both he and Samuel went out into the street. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> They got up early in the morning, and just before dawn Samuel called to Saul on the roof, “Get ready, and I will send you on your way!” So Saul got ready, and both he and Samuel went outside together. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, Up, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/9.htm">New King James Version</a> They arose early; and it was about the dawning of the day that Samuel called to Saul on the top of the house, saying, “Get up, that I may send you on your way.” And Saul arose, and both of them went outside, he and Samuel. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they got up early; and at daybreak Samuel called to Saul on the roof, saying, “Get up, so that I may send you on your way.” So Saul got up, and both he and Samuel went out into the street. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> And they arose early; and at daybreak Samuel called to Saul on the roof, saying, &#8220Get up, that I may send you away.&#8221 So Saul arose, and both he and Samuel went out into the street. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they arose early; and it came about at daybreak that Samuel called to Saul on the roof, saying, “Get up, that I may send you away.” So Saul arose, and both he and Samuel went out into the street. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they arose early; and at the breaking of dawn Samuel called to Saul on the roof, saying, “Get up, that I may send you away.” So Saul arose, and both he and Samuel went out into the street. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They got up early [the next day]; and at dawn Samuel called Saul [who was sleeping] on the roof, saying, “Get up, so that I may send you on your way.” Saul got up, and both he and Samuel went outside. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They got up early, and just before dawn, Samuel called to Saul on the roof, “Get up, and I’ll send you on your way! ” Saul got up, and both he and Samuel went outside. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They got up early, and just before dawn, Samuel called to Saul on the roof, &#8220Get up, and I&#8217ll send you on your way!&#8221 Saul got up, and both he and Samuel went outside. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and Saul slept there. About sunrise the next morning, Samuel called up to Saul on the roof, "Time to get up! I'll help you get started on your way." Saul got up. He and Samuel left together <a href="/erv/1_samuel/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> At dawn Samuel called to Saul on the roof, "Get up! [It's time for] me to send you away." Saul got up, and both he and Samuel went outside. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> and he slept there. At dawn Samuel called to Saul on the roof, "Get up, and I will send you on your way." Saul got up, and he and Samuel went out to the street together. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> They got up early in the morning, and about daybreak Samuel called to Saul on the roof, "Get up and I'll send you off." Saul got up and the two of them, he and Samuel, went outside. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> They got up early in the morning, and just before dawn Samuel called to Saul on the roof, ?Get ready, and I will send you on your way!? So Saul got ready, and both he and Samuel went outside together. <a href="/net/1_samuel/9.htm">NET Bible</a> They got up at dawn and Samuel called to Saul on the roof, "Get up, so I can send you on your way." So Saul got up and the two of them--he and Samuel--went outside. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and he slept. And it happened about daybreak that Samuel called to Saul on the roof, saying, "Get up, that I may send you away." So Saul got up, and he and Samuel went outside. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they rose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, Arise, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad. <a href="/web/1_samuel/9.htm">World English Bible</a> They arose early; and about daybreak, Samuel called to Saul on the housetop, saying, “Get up, that I may send you away.” Saul arose, and they both went outside, he and Samuel, together. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they rise early, and it comes to pass, at the ascending of the dawn, that Samuel calls to Saul, on the roof, saying, “Rise, and I send you away”; and Saul rises, and they go out, both of them—he and Samuel, outside. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they rise early, and it cometh to pass, at the ascending of the dawn, that Samuel calleth unto Saul, on the roof, saying, 'Rise, and I send thee away;' and Saul riseth, and they go out, both of them -- he and Samuel, without. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they will rise early: and it will be about the hind of the dawn, and Samuel will call to Saul to the roof, saying, Arise, and I will send thee away. And Saul will arise, and they two will go forth, he and Samuel without.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when they were risen in the morning, and it began now to be light, Samuel called Saul on the top of the house, saying: Arise, that I may let thee go. And Saul arose: and they went out both of them, to wit, he and Samuel. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when they had risen in the morning, and it now began to be light, Samuel called to Saul in the upper room, saying, “Rise up, so that I may send you on.” And Saul rose up. And they both departed, that is to say, he and Samuel. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/9.htm">New American Bible</a> and he slept there. At daybreak Samuel called to Saul on the roof, “Get up, and I will send you on your way.” Saul got up, and he and Samuel went outside the city together. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then at the break of dawn Samuel called to Saul upon the roof, “Get up, so that I may send you on your way.” Saul got up, and both he and Samuel went out into the street.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they arose at dawn, and Samuel called to Saul upon the roof, saying, Up, that I may send you away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he arose when dawn came up, and Shemueil called Shaul to the roof and said, “Arise, I shall send you.” And Shaul arose, and they went out, both he and Shemueil, outside<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they arose early; and it came to pass about the break of 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. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> An it came to pass when the morning dawned, that Samuel called Saul on the roof, saying, Rise up, and I will dismiss thee. And Saul arose, and he and Samuel went out. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/9-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=2308" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Saul Chosen as King</a> …25And after they had come down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof of his house. 26<a href="/hebrew/7925.htm" title="7925: way·yaš·ki·mū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; but used only as denominative from shkem; literally, to load up, i.e. To start early in the morning.">They got up early in the morning,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ka·‘ă·lō·wṯ (Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">and just before</a> <a href="/hebrew/7837.htm" title="7837: haš·ša·ḥar (Art:: N-ms) -- Dawn. From shachar; dawn.">dawn</a> <a href="/hebrew/8050.htm" title="8050: šə·mū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Name of God, a prophet of Isr. From the passive participle of shama' and 'el; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites.">Samuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">called</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/1406.htm" title="1406: hag·gå̄ḡ (Art:: N-ms:: 3fs) -- A roof, a top. Probably by reduplication from ga'ah; a roof; by analogy, the top of an altar.">on the roof,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qū·māh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">“Get ready,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: wa·’ă·šal·lə·ḥe·kā (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf.h-1cs:: 2mse) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">and I will send you on your way!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">So Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">arose,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê·hem (Number-mdc:: 3mp) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">and both</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/8050.htm" title="8050: ū·šə·mū·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Name of God, a prophet of Isr. From the passive participle of shama' and 'el; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites.">and Samuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣə·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/2351.htm" title="2351: ha·ḥū·ṣāh (Art:: N-ms:: 3fs) -- The outside, a street. Or chuts; from an unused root meaning to sever; properly, separate by a wall, i.e. Outside, outdoors.">outside together.</a> 27As they were going down to the edge of the city, Samuel said to Saul, “Tell the servant to go on ahead of us, but you stay for a while, and I will reveal to you the word of God.” So the servant went on.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/15-12.htm">1 Samuel 15:12</a> Early in the morning Samuel got up to confront Saul, but he was told, “Saul has gone to Carmel, and behold, he has set up a monument for himself and has turned and gone down to Gilgal.” <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a> Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance? <a href="/1_samuel/13-10.htm">1 Samuel 13:10</a> Just as he finished offering the burnt offering, Samuel arrived, and Saul went out to greet him. <a href="/1_samuel/28-19.htm">1 Samuel 28:19</a> Moreover, the LORD will deliver Israel with you into the hand of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me. And the LORD will deliver the army of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.” <a href="/2_samuel/15-2.htm">2 Samuel 15:2</a> He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out and ask, “What city are you from?” And if he replied, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel,” <a href="/2_kings/4-22.htm">2 Kings 4:22-23</a> And the woman called her husband and said, “Please send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, that I may go quickly to the man of God and return.” / “Why would you go to him today?” he replied. “It is not a New Moon or a Sabbath.” “Everything is all right,” she said. <a href="/genesis/19-27.htm">Genesis 19:27</a> Early the next morning, Abraham got up and returned to the place where he had stood before the LORD. <a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Genesis 22:3</a> So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated. <a href="/joshua/6-12.htm">Joshua 6:12</a> Joshua got up early the next morning, and the priests took the ark of the LORD. <a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Psalm 5:3</a> In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation. <a href="/psalms/119-147.htm">Psalm 119:147</a> I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope. <a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Mark 1:35</a> Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray. <a href="/luke/4-42.htm">Luke 4:42</a> At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place, and the crowds were looking for Him. They came to Him and tried to keep Him from leaving. <a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Luke 6:12</a> In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, Up, that I may send you away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad.Up<a href="/genesis/19-14.htm">Genesis 19:14</a> And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.<a href="/genesis/44-4.htm">Genesis 44:4</a> And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?<a href="/joshua/7-13.htm">Joshua 7:13</a> Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/2-24.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-3.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-31.htm">Break</a> <a href="/judges/19-26.htm">Dawn</a> <a href="/judges/19-26.htm">Daybreak</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-4.htm">Early</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm">Housetop</a> <a href="/judges/19-25.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm">Roof</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-3.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/judges/19-25.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/judges/19-20.htm">Street</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm">Top</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-14.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/30-16.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-10.htm">Break</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Dawn</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Daybreak</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-2.htm">Early</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/psalms/102-7.htm">Housetop</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-6.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-11.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-2.htm">Roof</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-5.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-27.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-27.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-1.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-12.htm">Street</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-13.htm">Top</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-27.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 9</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">Saul despairing to find his father's donkeys</a> 6. <a href="/1_samuel/9-6.htm">by the counsel of his servant</a> 11. <a href="/1_samuel/9-11.htm">and direction of young maidens</a> 15. <a href="/1_samuel/9-15.htm">according to God's revelation</a> 18. <a href="/1_samuel/9-18.htm">comes to Samuel</a> 19. <a href="/1_samuel/9-19.htm">Samuel entertains Saul at the feast</a> 25. <a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm">Samuel, after secret communication, brings Saul on his way</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>They got up early in the morning Rising early in the morning is a common biblical motif indicating diligence and readiness to fulfill God's purposes. In the ancient Near East, early rising was often associated with important tasks or divine encounters, as seen with Abraham (<a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Genesis 22:3</a>) and Joshua (<a href="/joshua/3.htm">Joshua 3:1</a>). This phrase sets the stage for a significant event in Saul's life, marking the beginning of his journey as Israel's first king.and just before dawn Samuel called to Saul on the roof In ancient Israel, roofs were flat and often used as additional living space. Calling someone from the roof suggests a private and intimate setting, away from the public eye. This moment signifies a personal and direct communication from the prophet Samuel to Saul, highlighting the importance of the message. The timing, just before dawn, symbolizes a new beginning for Saul, as the light of day breaks, so does his new role.“Get ready, and I will send you on your way!” Samuel's command to "get ready" implies preparation for a significant mission. This phrase echoes the biblical theme of divine commissioning, where God prepares and sends individuals for His purposes, as seen with Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-10.htm">Exodus 3:10</a>) and Isaiah (<a href="/isaiah/6-8.htm">Isaiah 6:8</a>). Samuel, as God's prophet, acts as the intermediary, emphasizing the divine authority behind Saul's impending kingship.So Saul got ready Saul's obedience in getting ready reflects his initial humility and willingness to follow God's direction through Samuel. This moment is pivotal, as it demonstrates Saul's acceptance of his calling, a theme that resonates with the biblical principle of readiness to serve God, seen in the lives of other leaders like David (<a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12-13</a>).and both he and Samuel went outside together The act of going outside together signifies unity and shared purpose between Saul and Samuel. It underscores the transition from private instruction to public action. This partnership between prophet and king is crucial in Israel's history, as it sets the tone for the relationship between divine guidance and earthly leadership. The unity here foreshadows the ideal relationship between God and His anointed leaders, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who perfectly embodies both roles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a> A prophet and judge of Israel, Samuel is a key figure in the transition from the period of judges to the establishment of the monarchy. He is known for his obedience to God and his role in anointing the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. 2. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, Saul is chosen by God through Samuel. At this point in the account, Saul is still humble and unaware of the full scope of his future role as king. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_roof.htm">The Roof</a> In ancient Israel, roofs were often flat and used for various activities, including sleeping during warm weather. This setting indicates a private and significant moment between Samuel and Saul. 4. <a href="/topical/e/early_morning.htm">Early Morning</a> The timing of this event, "just before dawn," suggests a new beginning and the importance of the task at hand. It symbolizes the dawn of a new era for Israel with the anointing of its first king. 5. <a href="/topical/s/sending_on_the_way.htm">Sending on the Way</a> This phrase indicates a commissioning or a sending forth with purpose. Samuel is preparing Saul for his journey, both physically and spiritually, as he steps into his role as king.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> Samuel's call to Saul to "get ready" emphasizes the need for readiness and obedience to God's calling. As believers, we must be prepared to respond to God's direction promptly. <a href="/topical/n/new_beginnings.htm">New Beginnings</a> The early morning setting symbolizes new beginnings. In our spiritual lives, we should be open to the new things God wants to do in and through us. <a href="/topical/d/divine_appointments.htm">Divine Appointments</a> Just as Samuel and Saul had a divinely appointed meeting, we should be attentive to the divine appointments God sets in our lives, recognizing their significance in His greater plan. <a href="/topical/m/mentorship_and_guidance.htm">Mentorship and Guidance</a> Samuel's role in guiding Saul highlights the importance of mentorship in the faith. We should seek godly mentors and also be willing to mentor others. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_preparation.htm">Spiritual Preparation</a> The act of getting ready signifies spiritual preparation. We must prepare our hearts and minds for the tasks God has set before us, seeking His guidance and strength.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 9</a> <a href="/q/why_does_saul_chase_david_in_1_sam_26.htm">If Saul previously admitted David's righteousness in 1 Samuel 24, why is he chasing David again in 1 Samuel 26?</a> <a href="/q/why_wasn't_abner_punished_for_failing_saul.htm">Why did Abner, responsible for guarding Saul, face no immediate consequences for failing to protect the king? (1 Samuel 26:15-16)</a> <a href="/q/does_1_sam_9_15-17_conflict_with_other_texts.htm">Does 1 Samuel 9:15-17, describing God's direct revelation to Samuel about Saul, conflict with other biblical texts suggesting a more gradual or indirect selection of leaders?</a> <a href="/q/can_1_sam_9_22-24_be_archaeologically_verified.htm">Can the events in 1 Samuel 9:22-24, where Saul is given an honored portion of meat, be verified by any archaeological or external ancient Near Eastern sources supporting such practices?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) And they arose early.--The English translation of this verse is misleading. It should run thus "And they arose early, namely, when the morning dawned. Samuel called for Saul upon the roof, Get up, that I may send thee, &c." The English rendering seems to suppose that they rose first, and afterwards, about the spring of the day (the morning dawn), Samuel called Saul--the fact being that, as is frequent in Hebrew narration, the second clause simply related the same event as the first clause had already done, only with greater detail. The sense then is obvious. Saul, evidently weary after the exciting scene and revelations of the day before, slept soundly, probably heavily, on his couch spread on the roof of the prophet's house. From this roof-top Samuel calls Saul in the early morning, wishing to conduct him himself out of the city, as he had a yet more important communication to make to his amazed and awe-struck visitor.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 26, 27. - It came to pass about the spring of the day. This is not a separate act from they arose early; for the A.V. is wrong in translating the next clause, "Samuel called Saul to the top of the house." Saul had slept there, and, wearied out with his long wanderings and the excitement of the previous day, was fast asleep when Samuel came to him. The Hebrew is, "And they rose early; for at the spring of the day Samuel called to Saul upon the house top, saying," etc. And no sooner had Saul risen than they started upon his journey home, and as soon as they had left the city, at some fitting spot, Samuel bade the servant go forward, and as soon as he and Saul were alone he spake unto him the word of God. And by that Divine word he who had left his father's house in search of lost asses was summoned to a post which, if one of the greatest dignity, was full also of danger, and burdened with solemn responsibility. And while on the human side Saul proved not unworthy of a royal crown, in his relation towards God he failed, because he let self-will and earthly policy prevail in his heart over obedience and trust in God. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/9-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>They got up early in the morning, וַיַּשְׁכִּ֗מוּ (way·yaš·ki·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7925.htm">Strong's 7925: </a> To load up, to start early in the morning and just before כַּעֲל֤וֹת (ka·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively dawn הַשַּׁ֙חַר֙ (haš·ša·ḥar) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7837.htm">Strong's 7837: </a> Dawn Samuel שְׁמוּאֵ֤ל (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8050.htm">Strong's 8050: </a> Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel called וַיִּקְרָ֨א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Saul שָׁאוּל֙ (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites on the roof, הַגָּ֣גָה (hag·gā·ḡāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1406.htm">Strong's 1406: </a> A roof, the top of an altar “Get ready, ק֖וּמָה (qū·māh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand and I will send you on your way!” וַאֲשַׁלְּחֶ֑ךָּ (wa·’ă·šal·lə·ḥe·kā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out So Saul שָׁא֗וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites arose, וַיָּ֣קָם (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand and both שְׁנֵיהֶ֛ם (šə·nê·hem) Number - mdc | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) he ה֥וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are and Samuel וּשְׁמוּאֵ֖ל (ū·šə·mū·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8050.htm">Strong's 8050: </a> Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel went וַיֵּצְא֧וּ (way·yê·ṣə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim outside together. הַחֽוּצָה׃ (ha·ḥū·ṣāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2351.htm">Strong's 2351: </a> Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/9-26.htm">1 Samuel 9:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/9-26.htm">1 Samuel 9:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/9-26.htm">1 Samuel 9:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/9-26.htm">1 Samuel 9:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/9-26.htm">1 Samuel 9:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/9-26.htm">1 Samuel 9:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/9-26.htm">1 Samuel 9:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/9-26.htm">1 Samuel 9:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/9-26.htm">1 Samuel 9:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/9-26.htm">1 Samuel 9:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-26.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 9:26 They arose early: and it happened about (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 9:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 9:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/9-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 9:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 9:27" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>