Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and said to them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I brought Israel up out of Egypt, and I delivered you from the power of Egypt and all the kingdoms that oppressed you.’ New Living Translation And he said, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, has declared: I brought you from Egypt and rescued you from the Egyptians and from all of the nations that were oppressing you. English Standard Version And he said to the people of Israel, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, ‘I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and I delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and from the hand of all the kingdoms that were oppressing you.’ Berean Standard Bible and 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.’ King James Bible And said unto the children of Israel, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all kingdoms, and of them that oppressed you: New King James Version and said to the children of Israel, “Thus says the LORD God of Israel: ‘I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and from the hand of all kingdoms and from those who oppressed you.’ New American Standard Bible and he said to the sons of Israel, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel says: ‘I brought Israel up from Egypt, and I rescued you from the hand of the Egyptians and from the power of all the kingdoms that were oppressing you.’ NASB 1995 and he said to the sons of Israel, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, ‘I brought Israel up from Egypt, and I delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and from the power of all the kingdoms that were oppressing you.’ NASB 1977 and he said to the sons of Israel, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, ‘I brought Israel up from Egypt, and I delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians, and from the power of all the kingdoms that were oppressing you.’ Legacy Standard Bible and he said to the sons of Israel, “Thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel, ‘I brought Israel up from Egypt, and I delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and from the hand of all the kingdoms that were oppressing you.’ Amplified Bible and he said to Israel, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, ‘It was I who brought Israel up from Egypt, and I rescued you from the hand of the Egyptians and from all the kingdoms that were oppressing you.’ Christian Standard Bible and said to the Israelites, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I brought Israel out of Egypt, and I rescued you from the power of the Egyptians and all the kingdoms that were oppressing you.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible and said to the Israelites, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I brought Israel out of Egypt, and I rescued you from the power of the Egyptians and all the kingdoms that were oppressing you.’ American Standard Version and he said unto the children of Israel, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all the kingdoms that oppressed you: Contemporary English Version When everyone had arrived, Samuel said: The LORD God of Israel told me to remind you that he had rescued you from the Egyptians and from the other nations that abused you. English Revised Version and he said unto the children of Israel, Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all the kingdoms that oppressed you: GOD'S WORD® Translation He said to the Israelites, "This is what the LORD God of Israel says: I brought Israel out of Egypt and rescued you from the power of the Egyptians and all the kings who were oppressing you. Good News Translation and said to them, "The LORD, the God of Israel, says, 'I brought you out of Egypt and rescued you from the Egyptians and all the other peoples who were oppressing you. International Standard Version He told the Israelis, "This is what the LORD God of Israel says: 'I brought Israel up out of Egypt, and I rescued you from the power of Egypt and from the power of all the kingdoms that were oppressing you.' NET Bible He said to the Israelites, "This is what the LORD God of Israel says, 'I brought Israel up from Egypt and I delivered you from the power of the Egyptians and from the power of all the kingdoms that oppressed you. New Heart English Bible and he said to the children of Israel, "Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, 'I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all the kingdoms that oppressed you:' Webster's Bible Translation And said to the children of Israel, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all kingdoms, and of them that oppressed you: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand 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.’ World English Bible and he said to the children of Israel, “Yahweh, the God of Israel, says ‘I brought Israel up out of Egypt and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all the kingdoms that oppressed you.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand says to the sons of Israel, “Thus said YHWH, God of Israel: I have brought up Israel out of Egypt, and I deliver you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all the kingdoms who are oppressing you; Young's Literal Translation and saith unto the sons of Israel, 'Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, I have brought up Israel out of Egypt, and I deliver you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all the kingdoms who are oppressing you; Smith's Literal Translation And he will say to the sons of Israel, Thus spake Jehovah the God of Israel, I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and I will deliver you out of the hand of Egypt, and out of the hand of all kingdoms pressing you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to the children of Israel: Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians, and from the hand of all the kings who afflicted you. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to the sons of Israel: “Thus says the Lord God of Israel: I led Israel away from Egypt, and I rescued you from the hand of the Egyptians, and from the hand of all the kings who were afflicting you. New American Bible and addressed the Israelites: “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: It was I who brought Israel up from Egypt and delivered you from the power of the Egyptians and from the power of all the kingdoms that oppressed you. New Revised Standard Version and said to them, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, ‘I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and I rescued you from the hand of the Egyptians and from the hand of all the kingdoms that were oppressing you.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to the children of Israel, Thus says the LORD God of Israel, I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt and later delivered you from the hand of the Philistines and from the hand of all the kingdoms that oppressed you; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to the children of Israel: “Thus says LORD JEHOVAH, the God of Israel: ‘I brought up Israel from the land of Egypt and I saved you from the hand of the Philistines and from the hand of all the kingdoms that oppressed you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he said unto the children of Israel: 'Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel: I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all the kingdoms that oppressed you. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he said to the children of Israel, Thus has the Lord God of Israel spoken, saying, I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, and I rescued you out of the hand of Pharao king of Egypt, and out of all the kingdoms that afflicted you. 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.’ 19But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your troubles and afflictions, and you have said to Him, ‘No, set a king over us.’ Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans.”… Cross References Exodus 20:2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Judges 6:8-9 He sent them a prophet, who told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I brought you up out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. / I delivered you out of the hands of Egypt and all your oppressors. I drove them out before you and gave you their land. Deuteronomy 6:12 be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Exodus 3:8 I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. Exodus 14:30 That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore. Judges 2:16 Then the LORD raised up judges, who saved them from the hands of those who plundered them. Judges 10:11-12 The LORD replied, “When the Egyptians, Amorites, Ammonites, Philistines, / Sidonians, Amalekites, and Maonites oppressed you and you cried out to Me, did I not save you from their hands? Psalm 81:10 I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth, and I will fill it. Isaiah 63:9 In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. Hosea 13:4 Yet I am the LORD your God ever since the land of Egypt; you know no God but Me, for there is no Savior besides Me. Acts 7:34 I have indeed seen the oppression of My people in Egypt. I have heard their groaning and have come down to deliver them. Now come, I will send you back to Egypt.’ Acts 13:17 The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers. He made them into a great people during their stay in Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out of that land. Luke 1:68 “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. Romans 8:2 For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death. Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery. Treasury of Scripture And said to the children of Israel, Thus said the LORD God of Israel, I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all kingdoms, and of them that oppressed you: Thus saith Judges 2:1 And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you. Judges 6:8,9 That the LORD sent a prophet unto the children of Israel, which said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought you up from Egypt, and brought you forth out of the house of bondage; … Nehemiah 9:9-12,27,28 And didst see the affliction of our fathers in Egypt, and heardest their cry by the Red sea; … Jump to Previous Children Delivered Egypt Egyptians Hand Hands Israel Kept Kingdoms Oppressed Oppressing PowerJump to Next Children Delivered Egypt Egyptians Hand Hands Israel Kept Kingdoms Oppressed Oppressing Power1 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 and said to the Israelites This phrase indicates a direct address to the people of Israel, emphasizing the communal nature of God's message. The Israelites, as the chosen people, are often addressed collectively in the Old Testament, highlighting their covenant relationship with God. This communal address is consistent with the theocratic society of ancient Israel, where national identity and religious faith were intertwined. “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.’ Persons / Places / Events 1. SamuelThe prophet and last judge of Israel, who anointed Saul as the first king of Israel. 2. Israel The nation chosen by God, whom He delivered from slavery in Egypt. 3. Egypt The land where the Israelites were enslaved before God delivered them through Moses. 4. The LORD, the God of Israel The covenant-keeping God who delivered Israel from oppression. 5. Oppression by Kingdoms Refers to the various nations that oppressed Israel throughout their history, including Egypt. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod is faithful to His promises, as demonstrated by His deliverance of Israel from Egypt. This reminds us to trust in His faithfulness in our own lives. Divine Deliverance Just as God delivered Israel from physical oppression, He delivers us from spiritual bondage through Jesus Christ. Reflect on areas where you need God's deliverance today. Remembrance of God's Acts Remembering God's past acts of deliverance strengthens our faith. Regularly recount and give thanks for how God has worked in your life. God's Sovereignty God is sovereign over all nations and powers. Trust in His control over the circumstances of your life and the world. Covenant Relationship God’s deliverance of Israel was rooted in His covenant relationship with them. Reflect on your covenant relationship with God through Christ and its implications for your daily life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 10:18?2. How does 1 Samuel 10:18 highlight God's deliverance from oppression? 3. What does Israel's request for a king reveal about their faith in God? 4. How can we avoid rejecting God's leadership in our lives today? 5. Connect 1 Samuel 10:18 with Exodus 20:2 regarding God's deliverance. 6. How can we trust God's sovereignty in our current societal challenges? 7. How does 1 Samuel 10:18 reflect God's role in Israel's history and leadership? 8. What does 1 Samuel 10:18 reveal about God's deliverance and Israel's rejection of Him? 9. How does 1 Samuel 10:18 challenge the concept of divine kingship versus human leadership? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 10? 11. 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? 12. How can Deut. 34:10 claim no prophet like Moses ever arose when other prophets performed significant miracles too? 13. How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David? 14. 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? What Does 1 Samuel 10:18 Mean And said to the IsraelitesSamuel gathers the tribes at Mizpah (1 Samuel 10:17), repeating the solemn assembly of 7:5–6. By speaking “to the Israelites,” he confronts the entire covenant community—not merely leaders—with their recent demand for a king (8:4–7). • The whole nation is accountable (Deuteronomy 29:10–13). • Public address underscores the gravity of rejecting God’s kingship (1 Samuel 8:18; Hosea 13:10–11). • It sets the stage for God’s verdict before the casting of lots (Proverbs 16:33). This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says Samuel’s formula leaves no doubt: these are God’s words, not human opinion (Isaiah 1:2). • “LORD” (YHWH) recalls the covenant name revealed at the burning bush (Exodus 3:15) and binds Israel to Him as Redeemer (Exodus 6:7). • “God of Israel” stresses ownership: He is uniquely their God (Exodus 20:2; Jeremiah 31:33). • The prophetic “Thus says the LORD” reminds the people that to disregard the message is to disregard God Himself (1 Kings 18:36; 2 Chronicles 20:20). I brought Israel up out of Egypt God begins with the foundational act of national birth (Exodus 19:4). • Liberation from slavery established Israel’s identity (Deuteronomy 6:20–21). • The Exodus proves God’s faithfulness to promises made to Abraham (Genesis 15:13–14). • It provides the moral basis for Israel’s obedience (Leviticus 18:2–4) and compassion toward others (Exodus 22:21). • Rehearsing this deliverance confronts their current desire for a human king—God has already shown Himself sufficient (Psalm 20:7). I rescued you from the hands of the Egyptians The statement narrows the focus to Egypt’s oppressive grip (Exodus 1:13–14). • Plagues dismantled Egypt’s gods (Exodus 12:12). • The Red Sea crossing destroyed Pharaoh’s army (Exodus 14:30–31). • Israel’s total helplessness magnifies God’s unilateral grace (Deuteronomy 7:7–8). • Remembering this rescue refutes any thought that foreign political models can surpass divine deliverance (Isaiah 30:1–3). And of all the kingdoms that oppressed you God’s protection did not end at the Exodus; He continued to shield Israel from every hostile power. • In the wilderness: Amalek (Exodus 17:8–13), Arad (Numbers 21:1–3), Sihon and Og (Numbers 21:21–35). • In Canaan: Jericho, Ai, and the northern/southern coalitions (Joshua 10–11). • During the Judges: Moab (Judges 3:12–30), Midian (Judges 6–8), Ammon (Judges 11), Philistines (Judges 13–16). • Each victory showcased God as Israel’s true King and Savior (Psalm 44:1–8). • The phrase “all the kingdoms” underlines God’s comprehensive sovereignty; no rival power has ever prevailed when Israel trusted Him (Isaiah 43:13). summary In 1 Samuel 10:18 God, through Samuel, reminds Israel of His unmatched track record: He personally birthed the nation in the Exodus, broke Egypt’s grip, and defeated every later oppressor. These truths expose the folly of seeking security in a human king and call the people back to exclusive trust in their covenant LORD—the One who has never failed them. (18) Thus saith the Lord.--Before proceeding to the election, Samuel again reminds Israel of its folly and ingratitude in their voluntarily rejecting the glorious Eternal King for an earthly sovereign. It was perfectly true that, under the present circumstances of Israel, the establishment of a mortal king was needful for the development of the Hebrew power, but it was none the less true that such a change in the Hebrew constitution would never have been necessary had not the nation forsaken their own Eternal Sovereign, who in time past had saved them out of far greater perils than any then threatening them. Now a change in the government of Israel was necessary, therefore God gave them their desire; but the change would involve the loss for ever of the higher blessedness for which the people had shown itself utterly unworthy.Verse 18. - And said... Samuel first points out in his address to the assembled people that Jehovah always had done for them the very thing for which they desired a king. They wished for deliverance from the Philistines, and Jehovah had delivered them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all kingdoms that oppressed them (the A.V. wrongly inserts "and of them"). But their deliverance by Jehovah had been made dependent upon their own conduct; they were required to repent them of their sins, and purge the land from idolatry, before victory could be theirs. What they wanted was national independence freed from this condition, and secured by an organisation of their military resources.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and saidוַיֹּ֣אמֶר ׀ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the Israelites, בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son “This is what כֹּֽה־ (kōh-) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD, יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc says: אָמַ֤ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘I אָנֹכִ֛י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I brought הֶעֱלֵ֥יתִי (he·‘ĕ·lê·ṯî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc up out of Egypt, מִמִּצְרָ֑יִם (mim·miṣ·rā·yim) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa and I rescued וָאַצִּ֤יל (wā·’aṣ·ṣîl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver you אֶתְכֶם֙ (’eṯ·ḵem) Direct object marker | second person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case from the hands מִיַּ֣ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of the Egyptians מִצְרַ֔יִם (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa and of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the kingdoms הַמַּמְלָכ֔וֹת (ham·mam·lā·ḵō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign that oppressed you.’ הַלֹּחֲצִ֖ים (hal·lō·ḥă·ṣîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3905: To squeeze, press, oppress Links 1 Samuel 10:18 NIV1 Samuel 10:18 NLT 1 Samuel 10:18 ESV 1 Samuel 10:18 NASB 1 Samuel 10:18 KJV 1 Samuel 10:18 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 10:18 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 10:18 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 10:18 French Bible 1 Samuel 10:18 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 10:18 And he said to the children (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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