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There is no one like him among all the people.&#8221 Then the people shouted, &#8220Long live the king!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Samuel said to all the people, “This is the man the LORD has chosen as your king. No one in all Israel is like him!” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see him whom the LORD has chosen? There is none like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/10.htm">New King James Version</a> And Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see him whom the LORD has chosen, that there is no one like him among all the people?” So all the people shouted and said, “Long live the king!” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see him whom the LORD has chosen? Surely there is no one like him among all the people.” So all the people shouted and said, “Long live the king!” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> Samuel said to all the people, &#8220Do you see him whom the LORD has chosen? Surely there is no one like him among all the people.&#8221 So all the people shouted and said, &#8220Long live the king!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see him whom the LORD has chosen? Surely there is no one like him among all the people.” So all the people shouted and said, “Long live the king!” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see him whom Yahweh has chosen? Surely there is no one like him among all the people.” So all the people shouted and said, “Long live the king!” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see him whom the LORD has chosen? For there is no one like him among all the people.” So all the people shouted and said, “Long live the king!” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among the entire population.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king! ” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Samuel said to all the people, &#8220Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among the entire population.&#8221 And all the people shouted, &#8220Long live the king!&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom Jehovah hath chosen, that there is none like him along all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, Long live the king. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "Look closely at the man the LORD has chosen!" Samuel told the crowd. "There is no one like him!" The crowd shouted, "Long live the king!" <a href="/erv/1_samuel/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Samuel asked the people, "Do you see whom the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people." Then all the people shouted, "Long live the king!" <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Samuel said to the people, "Here is the man the LORD has chosen! There is no one else among us like him." All the people shouted, "Long live the king!" <a href="/isv/1_samuel/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Samuel told all the people, "Do you see the man whom the LORD has chosen? For there is no one like him among all the people." Then all the people shouted, "Long live the king!" <a href="/msb/1_samuel/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Samuel said to all the people, ?Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.? And all the people shouted, ?Long live the king!? <a href="/net/1_samuel/10.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Samuel said to all the people, "Do you see the one whom the LORD has chosen? Indeed, there is no one like him among all the people!" All the people shouted out, "Long live the king!" <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Samuel said to all the people, "You see him whom the LORD has chosen, that there is none like him among all the people?" All the people shouted, and said, "Let the king live." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. <a href="/web/1_samuel/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see him whom Yahweh has chosen, that there is no one like him among all the people?” All the people shouted and said, “Long live the king!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Samuel says to all the people, “Have you seen him on whom YHWH has fixed, for there is none like him among all the people?” And all the people shout, and say, “Let the king live!” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Samuel saith unto all the people, 'Have ye seen him on whom Jehovah hath fixed, for there is none like him among all the people?' And all the people shout, and say, 'Let the king live!' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Samuel will say to all the people, See whom Jehovah chose to him, for none like him among all the people. And all the people will shout and say, The king shall live.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Samuel said to all the people: Surely you see him whom the Lord hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people. And all the people cried and said: God save the king. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Samuel said to all the people: “Certainly, you see the one whom the Lord has chosen, that there is not anyone like him among all the people.” And all the people cried out and said, “Long live the king!” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Samuel addressed all the people, “Do you see the man whom the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people!” Then all the people shouted out, “Long live the king!” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one whom the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Samuel said to all the people, Now have you seen him whom the LORD has chosen, because there is none like him among all the people? And the people shouted and said, Long live the king! <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Shemueil said to all the people: “You have seen in whom God is pleased, because there is none like him among all the people!” And all the people cried out and they said, ‘Let the King live!’<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Samuel said to all the people: 'See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people?' And all the people shouted, and said: 'Long live the king.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Samuel said to all the people, Have ye seen whom the Lord has chosen to himself, that there is none like to him among you all? And all the people took notice, and said, Let the king live! <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/10-24.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=2595" 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/10.htm">Saul Proclaimed King</a> …23So they ran and brought Saul, and when he stood among the people, he was a head taller than any of the others. 24<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/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: har·rə·’î·ṯem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">“Do you see</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">the one</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/977.htm" title="977: bā·ḥar- (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To choose. A primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. select.">has chosen?</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">There is no one</a> <a href="/hebrew/3644.htm" title="3644: kā·mō·hū (Prep:: 3ms) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">like him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">among all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">And all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7321.htm" title="7321: way·yā·ri·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To raise a shout, give a blast. A primitive root; to mar; figuratively, to split the ears, i.e. Shout.">shouted,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: yə·ḥî (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">“Long live</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king!”</a> 25Then Samuel explained to the people the rights of kingship. He wrote them on a scroll and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, each to his own home.…<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="/deuteronomy/17-14.htm">Deuteronomy 17:14-15</a> When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you and have taken possession of it and settled in it, and you say, “Let us set a king over us like all the nations around us,” / you are to appoint over yourselves the king whom the LORD your God shall choose. Appoint a king from among your brothers; you are not to set over yourselves a foreigner who is not one of your brothers. <a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">1 Samuel 9:16-17</a> “At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you are to anoint him ruler over My people Israel; he will save them from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come to Me.” / When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD told him, “Here is the man of whom I spoke; he shall rule over My people.” <a href="/1_samuel/12-13.htm">1 Samuel 12:13</a> Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you requested. Behold, the LORD has placed a king over you. <a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</a> Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12</a> 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.” <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8</a> Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. <a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a> 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. <a href="/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3</a> 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!” <a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm">2 Kings 11:12</a> Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!” <a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Psalm 89:19-20</a> You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people. / I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. <a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Isaiah 44:28</a> who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’” <a href="/hosea/13-11.htm">Hosea 13:11</a> So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away. <a href="/acts/13-21.htm">Acts 13:21</a> Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years. <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a> Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1-2</a> First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Samuel said to all the people, See you him whom the LORD has chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.See ye him<a href="/deuteronomy/17-15.htm">Deuteronomy 17:15</a> Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which is not thy brother.<a href="/2_samuel/21-6.htm">2 Samuel 21:6</a> Let seven men of his sons be delivered unto us, and we will hang them up unto the LORD in Gibeah of Saul, whom the LORD did choose. And the king said, I will give them.<a href="/1_kings/1-25.htm">1 Kings 1:25,21,39</a> For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah… <a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm">2 Kings 11:12</a> And he brought forth the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.<a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a> And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/10-21.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-14.htm">Cries</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-15.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-26.htm">Live</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-20.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">Save</a> <a href="/judges/10-14.htm">Selection</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-5.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-6.htm">Surely</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/12-13.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-14.htm">Cries</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-18.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-2.htm">Live</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-25.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-27.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-6.htm">Selection</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-12.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-39.htm">Surely</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 10</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">Samuel anoints Saul</a> 2. <a href="/1_samuel/10-2.htm">He confirms him by prediction of three signs</a> 9. <a href="/1_samuel/10-9.htm">Saul's heart is changed, and he prophesies</a> 14. <a href="/1_samuel/10-14.htm">He conceals the matter of the kingdom from his uncle</a> 17. <a href="/1_samuel/10-17.htm">Saul is chosen at Mizpeh by lot</a> 26. <a href="/1_samuel/10-26.htm">The different affections of his subjects</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/10.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/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Samuel said to all the people Samuel, the last judge and a prophet of Israel, plays a pivotal role in transitioning Israel from a theocracy to a monarchy. His authority and leadership are recognized by the people, and his words carry significant weight. This moment is a public declaration, emphasizing the communal aspect of Israel's governance and the importance of divine guidance in leadership decisions.Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? The selection of Saul as king is portrayed as a divine choice, underscoring the belief that God is actively involved in the leadership of His people. This echoes the biblical theme of God choosing leaders, as seen with Moses and David. The emphasis on divine selection highlights the sovereignty of God in the affairs of nations and individuals.There is no one like him among all the people. Saul's physical stature and appearance set him apart, as he is described earlier in the chapter as being taller than any of the people. This phrase suggests that Saul's unique qualities make him suitable for kingship, reflecting the cultural importance of physical presence and leadership. However, it also foreshadows the potential pitfalls of valuing outward appearance over inner character, a theme further explored in the selection of David.And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!” This acclamation signifies the people's acceptance and support of Saul as their king, marking a significant shift in Israel's governance. The phrase "Long live the king" is a traditional expression of loyalty and hope for a prosperous reign. This moment reflects the cultural practices of surrounding nations, where kingship was a common form of government, and highlights Israel's desire to be like other nations, as mentioned earlier in <a href="/1_samuel/8.htm">1 Samuel 8</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a> The last judge of Israel, a prophet, and a key figure in the transition from the period of judges to the monarchy. He anointed Saul as the first king of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, chosen by God and anointed by Samuel. He was from the tribe of Benjamin and was noted for his impressive physical stature. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_israel.htm">The People of Israel</a> The collective nation of Israel, who desired a king to lead them like other nations. They responded to Saul's anointing with enthusiasm. 4. <a href="/topical/m/mizpah.htm">Mizpah</a> The place where Samuel gathered the people to present Saul as king. It was a significant location for assemblies and covenant renewals. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The God of Israel, who chose Saul to be king. His choice reflects His sovereignty and involvement in the leadership of His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a> God is actively involved in the selection of leaders. His choices may not always align with human expectations, but they serve His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_physical_appearance.htm">The Role of Physical Appearance</a> Saul's impressive stature was a factor in his selection, reflecting human tendencies to value outward appearance. However, God looks at the heart, as seen in later scriptures. <a href="/topical/t/the_people's_response_to_leadership.htm">The People's Response to Leadership</a> The enthusiastic response of the people ("Long live the king!") shows their desire for a human leader. This can serve as a reminder to seek God's guidance in our leadership choices. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience_to_god.htm">The Importance of Obedience to God</a> Saul's anointing as king was a divine appointment, but his future success depended on his obedience to God's commands. <a href="/topical/t/transition_and_change.htm">Transition and Change</a> The transition from judges to a monarchy was significant for Israel. Change can be challenging, but trusting in God's plan is crucial.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 10</a> <a href="/q/is_king_saul_considered_saved.htm">Is King Saul considered saved?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_rejecting_god_mean.htm">What does turning away from God signify?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_david_allow_saul's_heirs'_execution.htm">In 2 Samuel 21:5-6, why does David permit the execution of Saul's descendants if Deuteronomy 24:16 forbids punishing children for a parent's wrongdoing?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_confirm_moses_and_aaron's_roles.htm">Psalm 99:6 mentions Moses, Aaron, and Samuel; how can we confirm the historical existence and roles of Moses and Aaron, given limited archaeological evidence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/10-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Samuel שְׁמוּאֵ֜ל (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 said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the people, הָעָ֗ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock “Do you see הַרְּאִיתֶם֙ (har·rə·’î·ṯem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see the one אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has chosen? בָּֽחַר־ (bā·ḥar-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_977.htm">Strong's 977: </a> To try, select [There is] no one אֵ֥ין (’ên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle like him כָּמֹ֖הוּ (kā·mō·hū) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> Like, as, when among all בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the people.” הָעָ֑ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock And all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָ֛ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock shouted, וַיָּרִ֧עוּ (way·yā·ri·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7321.htm">Strong's 7321: </a> To mar, to split the ears, shout “Long live יְחִ֥י (yə·ḥî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> To live, to revive the king!” הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-24.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 10:24 Samuel said to all the people You (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/10-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 10:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 10:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/10-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 10:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 10:25" /></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>