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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Saul approached Samuel in the gateway and asked, &#8220Would you please tell me where the seer&#8217s house is?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Just then Saul approached Samuel at the gateway and asked, “Can you please tell me where the seer’s house is?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Saul approached Samuel in the gate and said, “Tell me where is the house of the seer?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Saul approached Samuel in the gateway and asked, “Would you please tell me where the seer’s house is?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house <i>is</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, “Please tell me, where <i>is</i> the seer’s house?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Saul approached Samuel at the gateway and said, “Please tell me where the seer’s house is.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Saul approached Samuel in the gate and said, &#8220Please tell me where the seer&#8217s house is.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Saul approached Samuel in the gate, and said, “Please tell me where the seer’s house is.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Saul approached Samuel in the gate and said, “Please tell me where the seer’s house is.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Saul approached Samuel in the [city] gate and said, “Please tell me where the seer’s house is.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Saul approached Samuel in the city gate and asked, “Would you please tell me where the seer’s house is? ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Saul approached Samuel in the gate area and asked, &#8220Would you please tell me where the seer&#8217s house is?&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Saul went over to Samuel in the gateway and said, "A man who can see visions lives here in town. Could you tell me the way to his house?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Saul approached Samuel inside the gateway and said, "Please tell me where the seer's house is."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Saul went over to Samuel, who was near the gate, and asked, "Tell me, where does the seer live?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As Saul approached Samuel in the middle of the gate, he said, "Please tell me where the seer's house is."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Saul approached Samuel in the gateway and asked, ?Would you please tell me where the seer?s house is??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />As Saul approached Samuel in the middle of the gate, he said, "Please tell me where the seer's house is." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the city, and said, "Tell me where is the house of the seer?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Saul approached Samuel in the gateway, and said, “Please tell me where the seer’s house is.” <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 Saul draws near to Samuel in the midst of the gate and says, “Please declare to me where this seer’s house [is].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Saul draweth nigh to Samuel in the midst of the gate, and saith, 'Declare, I pray thee, to me, where is this -- the seer's house?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Saul will draw near to Samuel in the midst of the gate, and he will say, Announce to me, now, where the house of him seeing.<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 Saul came to Samuel in the midst of the gate and said: Tell me, I pray thee, where is the house of the seer? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Saul drew near to Samuel, at the middle of the gate, and he said, “Tell me, I beg you: where is the house of the seer?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Saul met Samuel in the gateway and said, “Please tell me where the seer lives.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Saul approached Samuel inside the gate, and said, “Tell me, please, where is the house of the seer?”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Saul drew near to Samuel at the gate, and said, Tell me, where is the house of the seer?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Shaul came near to Shemueil inside the gate, and he said: “Show me where the house of the Seer is”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said: 'Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house is.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Saul drew near to Samuel into the midst of the city, and said, Tell me now which <i>is</i> the house of the seer?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/9-18.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=2212" 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">17</span>When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD told him, “Here is the man of whom I spoke; he shall rule over My people.” <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><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: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5066.htm" title="5066: way·yig·gaš (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To draw near, approach. ">approached</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/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.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: haš·šā·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">the gateway</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.">and asked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">“Would you please</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: hag·gî·ḏāh- (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To be conspicuous. ">tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/335.htm" title="335: ’ê- (Interrog) -- Where?. Perhaps from 'aiyn; where? Hence how?.">where</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7203.htm" title="7203: hā·rō·’eh (Art:: N-ms) -- A seer, a vision. Active participle of ra'ah; a seer; but also a vision.">the seer’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house is?”</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>“I am the seer,” Samuel replied. “Go up before me to the high place, for you shall eat with me today. And when I send you off in the morning, I will tell you all that is in your heart.…<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_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/15-1.htm">1 Samuel 15:1</a></span><br />Then Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people Israel. Now therefore, listen to the words of the LORD.<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_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="/2_kings/9-6.htm">2 Kings 9:6</a></span><br />So Jehu got up and went into the house, where the young prophet poured the oil on his head and declared, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anoint you king over the LORD’s people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm">2 Kings 11:12</a></span><br />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!”<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/13-24.htm">Judges 13:24-25</a></span><br />So the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson. The boy grew, and the LORD blessed him. / And the Spirit of the LORD began to stir him at Mahaneh-dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-21.htm">Acts 13:21</a></span><br />Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-17.htm">Acts 9:17</a></span><br />So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a></span><br />how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</a></span><br />While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray you, where the seer's house is.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/14-5.htm">Approached</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-9.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-9.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-22.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/ruth/4-8.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-10.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-17.htm">House</a> <a href="/judges/20-42.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/ruth/2-20.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-17.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-17.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-17.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-11.htm">Seer</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">Approached</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-19.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-16.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-16.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-2.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-20.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-10.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-9.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-15.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-19.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-19.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-19.htm">Seer</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'; 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This encounter was divinely orchestrated, as God had already revealed to Samuel that Saul would be the chosen king of Israel (<a href="/1_samuel/9-15.htm">1 Samuel 9:15-17</a>). The gateway of a city was a significant place in ancient times, often serving as a hub for legal matters, trade, and social interaction. It was common for prophets and leaders to be found at the city gates, making it a fitting location for Saul to meet Samuel. This meeting at the gateway symbolizes the transition of leadership in Israel from judges to a monarchy.<p><b>and asked, “Would you please tell me where the seer’s house is?”</b><br>The term "seer" was used in ancient Israel to describe a prophet, someone who could see or perceive things beyond the natural realm. Samuel was a well-known prophet and judge in Israel, and his reputation as a seer was widespread. Saul's inquiry reflects his humility and respect for Samuel's position. This moment foreshadows Saul's anointing as king, as he seeks guidance from God's chosen prophet. The request also highlights the importance of seeking divine wisdom and direction, a theme prevalent throughout the Bible (<a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>). Saul's approach to Samuel can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate prophet, priest, and king, providing guidance and leadership to His people.<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 searching for his father's lost donkeys. He is unaware that he is about to be anointed as the first king of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a></b><br>The last judge of Israel, a prophet, and a man of God who is about to anoint Saul as king. He is known for his obedience to God and his role in transitioning Israel from a theocracy to a monarchy.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gateway.htm">Gateway</a></b><br>The location where Saul encounters Samuel. In ancient cities, gateways were often places of meeting and decision-making.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/seer.htm">Seer</a></b><br>An old term for a prophet, indicating someone who receives divine insight. Samuel is referred to as a seer, highlighting his role as God's messenger.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/lost_donkeys.htm">Lost Donkeys</a></b><br>The initial reason for Saul's journey, which God uses to bring Saul to Samuel, demonstrating God's providence and sovereignty.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointments.htm">Divine Appointments</a></b><br>God orchestrates events in our lives for His purposes. Saul's search for donkeys led to his divine appointment with Samuel. We should remain open to God's leading in our daily activities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_guidance.htm">Seeking Guidance</a></b><br>Saul's approach to Samuel for guidance is a reminder of the importance of seeking wisdom from godly sources. In our lives, we should seek counsel from Scripture and mature believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The account illustrates God's control over circumstances. Even mundane tasks can be part of His greater plan. Trust in God's sovereignty in all aspects of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_prophets.htm">Role of Prophets</a></b><br>Samuel's role as a seer emphasizes the importance of prophets in conveying God's will. Today, we have the complete Word of God to guide us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_leadership.htm">Humility in Leadership</a></b><br>Saul's humble beginnings remind us that God often chooses leaders from unexpected places. True leadership is marked by humility and reliance on God.<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/why_did_saul_offer_michal_to_david.htm">1 Samuel 18:20-21: Why would Saul offer his daughter Michal to David if he intended to harm him, and does this suggest inconsistencies within the narrative?</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/does_1_sam_9_15-17_conflict_with_other_texts.htm">Does 1 Samuel 9:15-17, describing God's direct revelation to Samuel about Saul, conflict with other biblical texts suggesting a more gradual or indirect selection of leaders?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">In the gate.</span>--The LXX. (Greek Version) here reads, "in the midst of the city." It is not improbable that this is the original reading, it being very possible for a scribe to write the Hebrew word "gate" for "city."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">In the gate.</span> The same preposition is used here as that translated "into the city" in ver. 14. The contradiction which many commentators suppose that they find between the two verses arises from their not remembering that prepositions constantly lose their original meaning. Literally the preposition means <span class="accented">in the middle</span>, but its common meaning is simply <span class="accented">within.</span> So with <span class="accented">us immediately</span> has lost all reference to the middle, though derived from that word, and signifies <span class="accented">directly, at once.</span> Saul, then, and his servant were just going (it is a present participle) <span class="accented">within</span> the city when they meet Samuel coming out, and accost him in the very portal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/9-18.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">Saul</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֛וּל</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">approached</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּגַּ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yig·gaš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5066.htm">Strong's 5066: </a> </span><span class="str2">To draw near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Samuel</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל</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">in the gateway</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשָּׁ֑עַר</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šā·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, gate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and asked,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Would you please</span><br /><span class="heb">נָּ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> </span><span class="str2">I pray', 'now', 'then'</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tell</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגִּֽידָה־</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gî·ḏāh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">where</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(’ê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_335.htm">Strong's 335: </a> </span><span class="str2">Where?, how?</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the seer's</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרֹאֶֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rō·’eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7203.htm">Strong's 7203: </a> </span><span class="str2">A seer, a vision</span><br /><br /><span class="word">house [is]?”</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/9-18.htm">1 Samuel 9:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/9-18.htm">1 Samuel 9:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/9-18.htm">1 Samuel 9:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/9-18.htm">1 Samuel 9:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/9-18.htm">1 Samuel 9:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/9-18.htm">1 Samuel 9:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/9-18.htm">1 Samuel 9:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/9-18.htm">1 Samuel 9:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/9-18.htm">1 Samuel 9:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/9-18.htm">1 Samuel 9:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/9-18.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 9:18 Then Saul drew near to Samuel (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/9-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 9:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 9:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/9-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 9:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 9:19" /></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>