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there <i>were</i> about thirty persons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Samuel took Saul and his servant and brought them into the hall, and gave them a place at the head of those who were invited, who were about thirty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Samuel took Saul and his servant and brought them into the hall and gave them a place at the head of those who were invited, who were about thirty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Samuel took Saul and his servant and brought them into the hall, and gave them a place at the head of those who were invited, who were about thirty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Samuel took Saul and his young man and brought them into the chamber and gave them a place at the head of those who were invited, who were about thirty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Samuel took Saul and his servant and brought them into the hall [at the high place] and gave them a place [to sit] at the head of the persons—about thirty men—who were invited [while the rest ate outside].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Samuel took Saul and his servant, brought them to the banquet hall, and gave them a place at the head of the thirty or so men who had been invited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Samuel took Saul and his attendant, brought them to the banquet hall, and gave them a place at the head of the 30 or so men who had been invited. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Samuel took Saul and his servant into the dining room at the place of worship. About 30 people were there for the dinner, but Samuel gave Saul and his servant the places of honor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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, which were about thirty persons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Samuel brought Saul and his servant to the banquet hall and had them sit at the head of the guests-about 30 people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Samuel led Saul and his servant into the large room and gave them a place at the head of the table where the guests, about thirty in all, were seated. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Samuel took Saul and his young man and brought them to a room where he gave them a place at the head of those who were invited, of whom there were about 30 men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Samuel took Saul and his servant, brought them into the hall, and seated them in the place of honor among those who were invited?about thirty in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Samuel brought Saul and his servant into the room and gave them a place at the head of those who had been invited. There were about thirty people present.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them into the guest room, and made them sit in the best place among those who were invited, who were about thirty persons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Samuel took Saul, and his servant, and brought them into the parlor, and made them sit in the chief place among them that were invited, who were about thirty persons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Samuel took Saul and his servant and brought them into the guest room, and made them sit in the best place among those who were invited, who were about thirty persons. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Samuel takes Saul, and his young man, and brings them into the chamber, and gives a place to them at the head of those called; and they [are] about thirty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Samuel taketh Saul, and his young man, and bringeth them in to the chamber, and giveth to them a place at the head of those called; and they are about thirty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Samuel will take Saul and his boy, and will bring them to the chamber, and will give to them place among the first of those being called, and they about thirty men.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then Samuel taking Saul and his servant, brought them into the parlour, and gave them a place at the head of them that were invited. For there were about thirty men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so Samuel, taking Saul and his servant, brought them into the dining room, and he gave them a place at the head of those who had been invited. For there were about thirty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Samuel then took Saul and his servant and brought them into the room. He seated them at the head of the guests, of whom there were about thirty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Samuel took Saul and his servant-boy and brought them into the hall, and gave them a place at the head of those who had been invited, of whom there were about thirty.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them into the house, and gave them a place at the head of those who were invited, who were about thirty persons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Shemueil took Shaul and his boy and brought them to the house, and he gave them the place at the head of those invited, and they were about thirty men<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them into the chamber, and made them sit in the chiefest place among them that were bidden, who were about thirty persons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them to the inn, and set them there a place among the chief of those that were called, about seventy men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/9-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=2260" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Saul Chosen as King</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>Saul replied, “Am I not a Benjamite from the smallest tribe of Israel, and is not my clan the least of all the clans of Benjamin? So why would you say such a thing to me?” <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><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.">Then Samuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">took</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/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: na·‘ă·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">his servant,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·ḇî·’êm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">brought them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3957.htm" title="3957: liš·kā·ṯāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- Room, chamber, hall, cell. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a room in a building.">into the hall,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and seated</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: mā·qō·wm (N-ms) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition.">in the place</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: bə·rōš (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">of honor</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: haq·qə·rū·’îm (Art:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mp) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">among those who were invited</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: wə·hêm·māh (Conj-w:: Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">—</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: kiš·lō·šîm (Prep-k:: Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">about thirty</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">in all.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>And Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the portion I gave you and told you to set aside.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11-13</a></span><br />And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” / So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-17.htm">1 Samuel 15:17</a></span><br />And Samuel said, “Although you were once small in your own eyes, have you not become the head of the tribes of Israel? The LORD anointed you king over Israel<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-6.htm">1 Samuel 16:6-7</a></span><br />When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and said, “Surely here before the LORD is His anointed.” / But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-4.htm">1 Samuel 24:4-7</a></span><br />So David’s men said to him, “This is the day about which the LORD said to you, ‘Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, that you may do with him as you wish.’” Then David crept up and stealthily cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. / Afterward, David’s conscience was stricken because he had cut off the corner of Saul’s robe. / So he said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’s anointed. May I never lift my hand against him, since he is the LORD’s anointed.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm">1 Samuel 2:8</a></span><br />He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-13.htm">1 Samuel 12:13</a></span><br />Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you requested. Behold, the LORD has placed a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a></span><br />But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-19.htm">1 Samuel 8:19-22</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We must have a king over us. / Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to judge us, to go out before us, and to fight our battles.” / Samuel listened to all the words of the people and repeated them in the hearing of the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/11-14.htm">1 Samuel 11:14-15</a></span><br />Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal and renew the kingship there.” / So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">1 Samuel 18:5</a></span><br />So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-30.htm">1 Samuel 25:30</a></span><br />When the LORD has done for my lord all the good He promised, and when He has appointed you ruler over Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/28-17.htm">1 Samuel 28:17</a></span><br />He has done exactly what He spoke through me: The LORD has torn the kingdom out of your hand and given it to your neighbor David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-35.htm">1 Samuel 2:35</a></span><br />Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest. He will do whatever is in My heart and mind. And I will build for him an enduring house, and he will walk before My anointed one for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/3-20.htm">1 Samuel 3:20</a></span><br />So all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them into the parlor, and made them sit in the most chief place among them that were bidden, which were about thirty persons.</p><p class="hdg">in the chiefest</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/43-32.htm">Genesis 43:32</a></b></br> And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that <i>is</i> an abomination unto the Egyptians.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/14-10.htm">Luke 14:10</a></b></br> But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; 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Samuel's role as a prophet and judge in Israel is significant, as he acts as God's representative. Saul, who is from the tribe of Benjamin, is being introduced to a new phase in his life, which will lead to his anointing as the first king of Israel. The presence of Saul's servant underscores the social norms of the time, where servants often accompanied their masters.<p><b>brought them into the hall</b><br>The hall likely refers to a place of gathering, possibly a dining area or a place for communal meetings. This setting indicates a formal occasion, suggesting that Samuel had planned this event with a specific purpose. The hall could be part of a larger complex used for religious or social gatherings, reflecting the communal nature of Israelite society.<p><b>and seated them in the place of honor</b><br>Seating Saul in the place of honor signifies his future role and the respect Samuel is showing him. In ancient Near Eastern culture, seating arrangements were a reflection of status and honor. This act foreshadows Saul's impending kingship and the divine selection that Samuel is about to reveal. It also demonstrates Samuel's recognition of God's choice, despite Saul's humble beginnings.<p><b>among those who were invited</b><br>The invited guests likely included elders, leaders, or other significant figures in the community. This gathering serves as a witness to the events unfolding, providing a communal acknowledgment of Saul's new role. The presence of these witnesses is important for the legitimacy of Saul's anointing and future reign.<p><b>about thirty in all</b><br>The number thirty may not have specific symbolic significance but indicates a sizable group, enough to represent the community or leadership. This detail emphasizes the public nature of the event and the importance of communal validation in ancient Israelite society. The gathering of thirty people also reflects the organized nature of the event, suggesting that Samuel had orchestrated this meeting with divine guidance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a></b><br>A prophet and judge of Israel, Samuel is a pivotal 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, Saul is chosen by God to be the first king of Israel. At this point in the account, Saul is unaware of his future role as king.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul's_servant.htm">Saul's Servant</a></b><br>Accompanies Saul on his journey to find his father's lost donkeys, demonstrating loyalty and support.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_hall.htm">The Hall</a></b><br>A place of gathering where Samuel hosts a meal, symbolizing a place of honor and significance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_invited_guests.htm">The Invited Guests</a></b><br>About thirty people who were invited to the meal, representing the elders or leaders of the community, highlighting the importance of the event.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointment.htm">Divine Appointment</a></b><br>God orchestrates events in our lives for His purposes, often beyond our understanding. Saul's journey to find donkeys leads to his anointing as king, showing God's sovereign hand in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_and_honor.htm">Humility and Honor</a></b><br>Saul's placement at the head of the table is a reminder that God exalts the humble. We should seek humility, trusting that God will honor us in His timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_preparation.htm">God's Preparation</a></b><br>God prepares us for future roles and responsibilities, often through ordinary circumstances. We should be faithful in small tasks, knowing they may lead to greater purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_leadership.htm">Community and Leadership</a></b><br>The gathering of leaders at the meal signifies the importance of community in leadership. God often uses community to affirm and support His chosen leaders.<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>(22) <span class= "bld">And Samuel took Saul.</span>--The seer gave Saul no answer to this question, in which the young man's wonderment was expressed that one so insignificant should be chosen for so high a destiny. Samuel merely wished, in the first instance, to awaken new and grander thoughts and aspirations in this young heart, and without reply he proceeded to conduct his guests to the scene of the sacrifice on the high place. In the guest-chamber, where thirty of the most distinguished persons present at the solemn sacrifice were assembled. Samuel places Saul and his companion, no doubt to their great surprise, in the principal seats. "The parlour" is an unfortunate rendering of the Hebrew word here, which signifies the "cell," or "chamber" attached to the building on the high place, for such purposes as the present. These solemn sacrificial meals were the usual adjuncts of a solemn sacrifice.<p>Not only was Saul thus highly honoured in public as the future king, but his servant also. If, as tradition tells us, this servant was Doeg the Edomite, he, too, on this occasion had a foretaste of his future position, an earnest of the rank and power which he would receive when one of Saul's great officers of state.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 22, 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Into the parlour</span>. Strictly the cell or room attached to the chapel of the high place, now used as the <span class="accented">guest chamber</span>, wherein the thirty chief men, who came as invited guests, were to dine. The rest of the people would be in the open air. There Samuel not only placed Saul in the seat of honour, but also his servant, as representing the king's officers of state, and commanded the cook to set before him a <span class="cmt_word">portion</span> that had been reserved. This was the shoulder; but whether it was the left shoulder, of which the laity might eat, or the right shoulder, which was sacred, as belonging to the priest (<a href="/leviticus/7-32.htm">Leviticus 7:32</a>), is not mentioned. If the latter, it was Samuel s own share, and he may by his prophetic authority have assigned it to Saul, in token that the priesthood would be subject to the royal power. Be this, however, as it may, it was the portion of honour, and it seems that Samuel, on receiving intimation the previous day of Saul's visit (ver. 6), had given orders that it should be carefully reserved for him (ver. 24). He now orders it to be set before Saul, with that <span class="cmt_word">which was upon it,</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> all the flesh and the fat not appointed to be burnt upon the altar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/9-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then Samuel</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמוּאֵל֙</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mū·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8050.htm">Strong's 8050: </a> </span><span class="str2">Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">took</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקַּ֤ח</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·qaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Saul</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֣וּל</span> <span class="translit">(šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶֽת־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his servant,</span><br /><span class="heb">נַעֲר֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(na·‘ă·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brought them</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְבִיאֵ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḇî·’êm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into the hall,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׁכָּ֑תָה</span> <span class="translit">(liš·kā·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3957.htm">Strong's 3957: </a> </span><span class="str2">Room, chamber, hall, cell</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and seated</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֵּ֨ן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them</span><br /><span class="heb">לָהֶ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(lā·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the place</span><br /><span class="heb">מָקוֹם֙</span> <span class="translit">(mā·qō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> </span><span class="str2">A standing, a spot, a condition</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of honor</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרֹ֣אשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among those who were invited—</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקְּרוּאִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qə·rū·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">about thirty</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּשְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(kiš·lō·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7970.htm">Strong's 7970: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thirty, thirtieth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in all.</span><br /><span class="heb">אִֽישׁ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/9-22.htm">1 Samuel 9:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/9-22.htm">1 Samuel 9:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/9-22.htm">1 Samuel 9:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/9-22.htm">1 Samuel 9:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/9-22.htm">1 Samuel 9:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/9-22.htm">1 Samuel 9:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/9-22.htm">1 Samuel 9:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/9-22.htm">1 Samuel 9:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/9-22.htm">1 Samuel 9:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/9-22.htm">1 Samuel 9:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/9-22.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 9:22 Samuel took Saul and his servant (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/9-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 9:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 9:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/9-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 9:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 9:23" /></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>