Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Samuel summoned the people of Israel to the LORD at Mizpah New Living Translation Later Samuel called all the people of Israel to meet before the LORD at Mizpah. English Standard Version Now Samuel called the people together to the LORD at Mizpah. Berean Standard Bible After this, Samuel summoned the people to the LORD at Mizpah King James Bible And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpeh; New King James Version Then Samuel called the people together to the LORD at Mizpah, New American Standard Bible Now Samuel called the people together to the LORD at Mizpah; NASB 1995 Thereafter Samuel called the people together to the LORD at Mizpah; NASB 1977 Thereafter Samuel called the people together to the LORD at Mizpah; Legacy Standard Bible Then Samuel called the people together to Yahweh at Mizpah; Amplified Bible Then Samuel called the people together to the LORD at Mizpah, Christian Standard Bible Samuel summoned the people to the LORD at Mizpah Holman Christian Standard Bible Samuel summoned the people to the LORD at Mizpah American Standard Version And Samuel called the people together unto Jehovah to Mizpah; Contemporary English Version Samuel sent messengers to tell the Israelites to come to Mizpah and meet with the LORD. English Revised Version And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpah; GOD'S WORD® Translation Samuel called the people to [come into the presence of] the LORD at Mizpah. Good News Translation Samuel called the people together for a religious gathering at Mizpah International Standard Version Samuel summoned the people to the LORD at Mizpah. Majority Standard Bible After this, Samuel summoned the people to the LORD at Mizpah NET Bible Then Samuel called the people together before the LORD at Mizpah. New Heart English Bible Samuel called the people together to the LORD to Mizpah; Webster's Bible Translation And Samuel called the people together to the LORD to Mizpeh; World English Bible Samuel called the people together to Yahweh to Mizpah; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Samuel calls the people to YHWH to Mizpeh, Young's Literal Translation And Samuel calleth the people unto Jehovah to Mizpeh, Smith's Literal Translation And Samuel will convoke the people together to Jehovah at Mizpeh; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Samuel called together the people to the Lord in Maspha: Catholic Public Domain Version And Samuel called the people together, to the Lord at Mizpah. New American Bible Samuel called the people together to the LORD at Mizpah New Revised Standard Version Samuel summoned the people to the LORD at Mizpah Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Samuel called the people together before the LORD at Mizpeh; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Shemueil gathered the people before LORD JEHOVAH to Metspaya OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpah. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Samuel summoned all the people before the Lord to Massephath. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Saul Proclaimed King17After this, Samuel summoned the people to the LORD at Mizpah 18and said to the Israelites, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I brought Israel up out of Egypt, and I rescued you from the hands of the Egyptians and of all the kingdoms that oppressed you.’… Cross References Deuteronomy 17:14-15 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. Judges 8:22-23 Then the Israelites said to Gideon, “Rule over us—you and your son and grandson—for you have saved us from the hand of Midian.” / But Gideon replied, “I will not rule over you, nor will my son. The LORD shall rule over you.” 1 Samuel 8:4-7 So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. / “Look,” they said, “you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint a king to judge us like all the other nations.” / But when they said, “Give us a king to judge us,” their demand was displeasing in the sight of Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD. ... 1 Samuel 12:12-13 But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, ‘No, we must have a king to rule over us’—even though the LORD your God was your king. / Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you requested. Behold, the LORD has placed a king over you. Hosea 13:10-11 Where is your king now to save you in all your cities, and the rulers to whom you said, “Give me a king and princes”? / So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away. 1 Samuel 9:16-17 “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.” 1 Samuel 11:14-15 Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal and renew the kingship there.” / So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly. 1 Samuel 15:1 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. 1 Samuel 16:1 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.” 1 Samuel 19:24 Then Saul stripped off his robes and also prophesied before Samuel. And he collapsed and lay naked all that day and night. That is why it is said, “Is Saul also among the prophets?” 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. 1 Kings 12:1-20 Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. / When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he was still in Egypt where he had fled from King Solomon and had been living ever since. / So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and the whole assembly of Israel came to Rehoboam and said, ... 2 Kings 11:17 Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people. 2 Chronicles 10:1-19 Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. / When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he returned from Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon. / So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and all Israel came to Rehoboam and said, ... Psalm 2:6 “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” Treasury of Scripture And Samuel called the people together to the LORD to Mizpeh; unto the Lord 1 Samuel 7:5,6 And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the LORD… Judges 20:1 Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh. Jump to Previous Israel Mizpah Mizpeh Samuel Summoned Thereafter TogetherJump to Next Israel Mizpah Mizpeh Samuel Summoned Thereafter Together1 Samuel 10 1. Samuel anoints Saul2. He confirms him by prediction of three signs 9. Saul's heart is changed, and he prophesies 14. He conceals the matter of the kingdom from his uncle 17. Saul is chosen at Mizpeh by lot 26. The different affections of his subjects After this This phrase indicates a continuation from previous events. In the context of 1 Samuel, it follows the private anointing of Saul as king by Samuel. This marks a transition in Israel's history from a theocracy, where God directly led through judges, to a monarchy. The phrase suggests a deliberate sequence orchestrated by God, highlighting His sovereignty in Israel's leadership transition. Samuel summoned the people to the LORD at Mizpah Persons / Places / Events 1. SamuelA prophet and judge of Israel, Samuel is a pivotal figure in the transition from the period of judges to the establishment of the monarchy. He is known for his obedience to God and his role in anointing the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. 2. The People of Israel The collective nation of Israel, who are being summoned by Samuel to witness the selection of their first king. This event marks a significant shift in their governance structure. 3. The LORD The covenant God of Israel, who is orchestrating the events through His prophet Samuel. The summoning to Mizpah is a divine appointment for the people to witness God's choice for their king. 4. Mizpah A significant location in Israel's history, often used as a gathering place for the people. It is here that Samuel calls the people to present themselves before the LORD. 5. The Event of Summoning This event is a formal assembly where Samuel, under God's direction, will reveal Saul as the chosen king of Israel. It is a moment of divine selection and national significance. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in LeadershipGod is ultimately in control of leadership transitions. Even when the people demand a king, God remains sovereign and uses the situation to fulfill His purposes. The Role of Obedience Samuel's obedience in summoning the people demonstrates the importance of following God's instructions, even when the outcome is uncertain or challenging. Community and Accountability The gathering at Mizpah underscores the importance of community in discerning and affirming God's will. It is a reminder that significant decisions should be made in the context of communal accountability. The Danger of Conformity Israel's desire to be like other nations serves as a caution against conforming to worldly standards rather than seeking God's unique plan for His people. Divine Appointment and Timing God's timing in revealing Saul as king teaches us to trust in His perfect timing and provision, even when we are eager for immediate solutions.(17) Samuel called the people together.--"Samuel does all that further lies in his power to promote the great cause. He calls a national assembly to Mizpeh. Here the sacred lot, it is stated, fell, among all the tribes of Israel, upon Benjamin; and, in an ever narrowing circle, at length upon Saul, the son of Kish. If we consider the general use in those ages of the sacred lot, we shall find that, taking the whole account in this connection, it exhibits nothing but the great truth that for the full and auspicious acknowledgment of Saul as king, his mysterious interview with the seer did not alone suffice--publicly, in solemn national assembly, was it necessary for the Spirit of the Eternal to choose him out, and to make him known as the Eternal's man."--Ewald. Mizpah (for so the name should be spelt) was chosen by Samuel for the solemn assembly of the tribes on the occasion of the electing their first king, on account of the glorious memories of his own victory, many years before, at that place. The words, "unto the Lord" probably signify that the mysterious Urim and Thummim, by which inquiry was used to be made of the Eternal, had been brought there by the high priest, or, on the supposition that the office was then vacant, by the priest who temporarily replaced him. Verse 17. - Samuel called the people together unto Jehovah to Mizpeh. For the reason why Mizpah (so the name should be spelt) was chosen as the place of meeting see 1 Samuel 7:15. Unto Jehovah. Because in some way the Divine presence there was indicated; possibly by the high priest having been summoned thither with the Urim and Thummim.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew After this, Samuelשְׁמוּאֵל֙ (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel summoned וַיַּצְעֵ֤ק (way·yaṣ·‘êq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6817: To shriek, to proclaim the people הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel at Mizpah הַמִּצְפָּֽה׃ (ham·miṣ·pāh) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4709: Mizpah -- the name of several places in Israel Links 1 Samuel 10:17 NIV1 Samuel 10:17 NLT 1 Samuel 10:17 ESV 1 Samuel 10:17 NASB 1 Samuel 10:17 KJV 1 Samuel 10:17 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 10:17 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 10:17 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 10:17 French Bible 1 Samuel 10:17 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 10:17 Samuel called the people together to Yahweh (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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