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As they were entering the city, they saw Samuel coming out toward them on his way up to the high place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they went up into the city: <i>and</i> when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So they went up to the city. As they were coming into the city, there was Samuel, coming out toward them on his way up to the high place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they went up to the city. As they came into the city, behold, Samuel was coming out toward them to go up to the high place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So they went up to the city. As they came into the city, behold, Samuel was coming out toward them to go up to the high place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So they went up to the city. As they came into the city, behold, Samuel was coming out toward them to go up to the high place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So they went up to the city. As they came into the city, behold, Samuel was coming out to meet them to go up to the high place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So they went up to the city. And as they came into the city, there was Samuel coming out toward them to go up to the high place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they went up toward the city. Saul and his servant were entering the city when they saw Samuel coming toward them on his way to the high place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they went up toward the city. Saul and his attendant were entering the city when they saw Samuel coming toward them on his way to the high place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They went to the town, and just as they were going through the gate, Samuel was coming out on his way to the place of worship. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they went up to the city; and as they came within the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Saul and his servant went to the city. As they entered it, Samuel was coming toward them on his way to the worship site.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So Saul and his servant went on to the town, and as they were going in, they saw Samuel coming out toward them on his way to the place of worship. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They went up to the town, and as they were coming to the center of the town, Samuel was coming out to meet them, on his way up to the high place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So they went up to the town. As they were heading for the middle of the town, Samuel was coming in their direction to go up to the high place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They went up to the city. As they came within the city, look, Samuel came out toward them, to go up to the high place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <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 they go up to the city; they are coming into the midst of the city, and behold, Samuel is coming out to meet them, to go up to the high place;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will go up to the city: they coming into the midst of the city, and behold, Samuel coming forth to meet them, to go up to Bamah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they went up into the city. And when they were walking in the midst of the city, behold Samuel was coming out over against them, to go up to the high place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they ascended into the city. And as they were walking in the midst of the city, Samuel appeared, advancing to meet them, so that he might ascend to the high place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So they went up to the city. As they entered it—there was Samuel coming toward them on his way to the high place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So they went up to the town. As they were entering the town, they saw Samuel coming out toward them on his way up to the shrine.<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 they went up to the city; and just as they were entering the city gate, behold, Samuel was coming out toward them to go up to the high place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And those entering at the entrance of the city came up to the city, and behold, Shemueil went out to meet them to go up to the high place<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 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they go up to the city; and as they were entering into the midst of the city, behold, Samuel came out to meet them, to go up to Bama.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/9-14.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=2170" 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">13</span>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.” <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: way·ya·‘ă·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">So Saul and his servant went up</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">toward the city,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">and as they</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā·’îm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">were entering</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">there was</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/3318.htm" title="3318: yō·ṣê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">coming</a> <a href="/hebrew/7122.htm" title="7122: liq·rā·ṯām (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To encounter, befall. A primitive root: to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner.">toward them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: la·‘ă·lō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">on his way up</a> <a href="/hebrew/1116.htm" title="1116: hab·bā·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- A high place. From an unused root; an elevation.">to the high place.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>Now on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel,…<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/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/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12-13</a></span><br />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_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a></span><br />You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3</a></span><br />Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-12.htm">Genesis 24:12-15</a></span><br />“O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham. / Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water. / Now may it happen that the girl to whom I say, ‘Please let down your jar that I may drink,’ and who responds, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well’—let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. By this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-27.htm">Genesis 24:27</a></span><br />saying, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/3-18.htm">Exodus 3:18</a></span><br />The elders of Israel will listen to what you say, and you must go with them to the king of Egypt and tell him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us. Now please let us take a three-day journey into the wilderness, so that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/6-14.htm">Judges 6:14</a></span><br />The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Am I not sending you?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/13-3.htm">Judges 13:3</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/4-13.htm">Ruth 4:13</a></span><br />So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And when he had relations with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/3-13.htm">Matthew 3:13-17</a></span><br />At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. / But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?” / “Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">Matthew 21:2-3</a></span><br />saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me. / If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-9.htm">Mark 1:9-11</a></span><br />In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. / As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, He saw the heavens breaking open and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove. / And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-35.htm">Luke 1:35</a></span><br />The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Luke 3:21-22</a></span><br />When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened, / and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/9-13.htm">City</a> <a href="/judges/18-17.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-13.htm">High</a> <a href="/judges/9-51.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-2.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-22.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-22.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/judges/20-43.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-11.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-13.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-7.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-19.htm">High</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-14.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-3.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-48.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-15.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-18.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-26.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-11.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">Saul despairing to find his father's donkeys</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/9-6.htm">by the counsel of his servant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/9-11.htm">and direction of young maidens</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/9-15.htm">according to God's revelation</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/9-18.htm">comes to Samuel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/9-19.htm">Samuel entertains Saul at the feast</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm">Samuel, after secret communication, brings Saul on his way</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>So Saul and his servant went up toward the city</b><br>This phrase sets the scene for a significant encounter. Saul, the son of Kish, is on a mission to find his father's lost donkeys, accompanied by his servant. The journey to the city, likely Ramah, is divinely orchestrated, as God has already informed Samuel of Saul's coming (<a href="/1_samuel/9-15.htm">1 Samuel 9:15-16</a>). The act of "going up" is both literal, as cities were often built on elevated ground for defense, and symbolic, representing an ascent towards a divine appointment. This journey foreshadows Saul's rise to kingship, as God uses ordinary circumstances to fulfill His purposes.<p><b>and as they were entering it</b><br>The timing of their entrance is crucial. It highlights God's providence and perfect timing, as Saul and his servant arrive just as Samuel is about to perform a significant religious duty. This moment underscores the theme of divine guidance and intervention, a recurring motif in the narrative of Israel's history. The entrance into the city marks a transition from the mundane search for donkeys to a pivotal moment in Israel's monarchy.<p><b>there was Samuel coming toward them</b><br>Samuel, the last judge and a prophet, plays a central role in this narrative. His approach signifies the meeting of divine purpose with human action. Samuel's presence is a fulfillment of God's revelation to him about Saul's arrival (<a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">1 Samuel 9:16</a>). This encounter is not coincidental but orchestrated by God, demonstrating His sovereignty. Samuel's role as a mediator between God and Israel is highlighted here, as he is about to anoint Saul as the first king of Israel.<p><b>on his way up to the high place</b><br>The "high place" refers to a site of worship, often located on elevated terrain. In ancient Israel, high places were used for sacrifices and religious ceremonies before the establishment of the temple in Jerusalem. Samuel's journey to the high place indicates his role as a spiritual leader and his commitment to worship and sacrifice. This setting underscores the religious and cultural context of the time, where high places were central to communal worship. The high place also symbolizes a meeting point between God and man, foreshadowing Saul's anointing and the establishment of the monarchy as part of God's plan for Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who is on a journey to find his father's lost donkeys. This journey leads him to a divine appointment with Samuel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a></b><br>The prophet and last judge of Israel, who is on his way to the high place to offer sacrifices. He is a key figure in the transition of Israel from a theocracy to a monarchy.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_city.htm">The City</a></b><br>The unnamed city where Samuel resides and where Saul is directed to find him. It serves as the setting for this pivotal encounter.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_high_place.htm">The High Place</a></b><br>A location of worship and sacrifice, significant in Israelite religious practice. It is where Samuel is headed to perform his priestly duties.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointment.htm">Divine Appointment</a></b><br>The orchestrated meeting between Saul and Samuel, which is part of God's plan to anoint Saul as the first king of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance.htm">Divine Guidance</a></b><br>God orchestrates events in our lives, often in ways we do not immediately understand. Trust in His guidance even when the path seems unclear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_in_the_ordinary.htm">Obedience in the Ordinary</a></b><br>Saul was simply obeying his father’s request to find lost donkeys, yet this led to a significant turning point in his life. God often uses our everyday obedience to lead us to His greater purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_timing.htm">Recognizing God's Timing</a></b><br>Samuel's timely appearance as Saul enters the city illustrates God's perfect timing. We should be patient and attentive to God's timing in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a></b><br>Samuel's role as a prophet highlights the importance of spiritual leaders who guide and direct according to God's will. We should seek and respect godly counsel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_leadership.htm">Preparation for Leadership</a></b><br>Saul's journey and meeting with Samuel were preparatory steps for his future role as king. God often prepares us for future responsibilities through current experiences.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_samuel_9_1-2_call_saul_'mighty'.htm">How can 1 Samuel 9:1-2 claim Saul was from a 'mighty' or 'wealthy' family when some extrabiblical historical records do not corroborate this social status?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_2_samuel_9_1_historically_verifiable.htm">In 2 Samuel 9:1, how is it historical or archaeologically verifiable that no one else knew of Saul's surviving heir except David's court?</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>(14) <span class= "bld">Behold, Samuel came out against them.</span>--"Saul comes before Samuel, bashfully pursuing his humble quest, in apparent unconsciousness of the power slumbering within him of aspiring and attaining to the highest place; the great seer receives him in a way quite different from all that he could have hoped or feared. At the moment of their meeting the seer has come forth from his house on the way to the solitary sacred heights of Ramah, the city of his residence, where he sacrifices on the altar to Jahveh, or is wont to partake of a sacred sacrificial repast with some of his closest friends. He at once desires to take Saul also with him, telling him beforehand how unimportant was the immediate object of his inquiries, and that the matter was already settled; but that for him and his whole house was reserved a very different and far better destiny in Israel. And though Saul, in his unassuming simplicity, would fain waive the honour which is obscurely hinted (so little does he yet know his better self), the holy man, more discerning, takes him with him to the sacrificial meal, which is already prepared; nay, assigns him the place of honour among the thirty guests before invited, while he is served with a portion of the sacrificial meat, put by, as it were, specially for him: for in like manner a portion other and higher than that of ordinary men had been long reserved for him by heaven."--<span class= "ital">Ewald.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">When they were come into.</span> More correctly, "As they were going into the city." This agrees with what is said in ver. 18, that Saul and Samuel met in the gateway. As Ramah occupied two hills, the Bamah would be on the summit of one, while the city probably nestled between them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/9-14.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">So Saul and his servant went up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעֲל֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">toward the city,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִ֑יר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and as they</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵ֗מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(hêm·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> </span><span class="str2">They</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were entering</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּאִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - 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">it,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִ֔יר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there was</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִנֵּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">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">coming</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹצֵ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(yō·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">toward them</span><br /><span class="heb">לִקְרָאתָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(liq·rā·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7122.htm">Strong's 7122: </a> </span><span class="str2">To encounter, befall</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on his way up</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲל֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·lō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the high place.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבָּמָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1116.htm">Strong's 1116: </a> </span><span class="str2">An elevation</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/9-14.htm">1 Samuel 9:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/9-14.htm">1 Samuel 9:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/9-14.htm">1 Samuel 9:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/9-14.htm">1 Samuel 9:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/9-14.htm">1 Samuel 9:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/9-14.htm">1 Samuel 9:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/9-14.htm">1 Samuel 9:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/9-14.htm">1 Samuel 9:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/9-14.htm">1 Samuel 9:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/9-14.htm">1 Samuel 9:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/9-14.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 9:14 They went up to the city (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/9-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 9:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 9:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/9-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 9:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 9:15" /></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>