1 Samuel 10:7
New International Version
Once these signs are fulfilled, do whatever your hand finds to do, for God is with you.

New Living Translation
After these signs take place, do what must be done, for God is with you.

English Standard Version
Now when these signs meet you, do what your hand finds to do, for God is with you.

Berean Standard Bible
When these signs have come, do as the occasion demands, for God is with you.

King James Bible
And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion serve thee; for God is with thee.

New King James Version
And let it be, when these signs come to you, that you do as the occasion demands; for God is with you.

New American Standard Bible
And it shall be when these signs come to you, do for yourself what the occasion requires, because God is with you.

NASB 1995
“It shall be when these signs come to you, do for yourself what the occasion requires, for God is with you.

NASB 1977
“And it shall be when these signs come to you, do for yourself what the occasion requires; for God is with you.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it will be when these signs come to you, do for yourself whatever your hand finds to do, for God is with you.

Amplified Bible
When these signs come to you, do for yourself whatever the situation requires, for God is with you.

Christian Standard Bible
When these signs have happened to you, do whatever your circumstances require because God is with you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When these signs have happened to you, do whatever your circumstances require because God is with you.

American Standard Version
And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion shall serve thee; for God is with thee.

Contemporary English Version
After these things happen, do whatever you think is right! God will help you.

English Revised Version
And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion serve thee; for God is with thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When these signs happen to you, do what you must, because God is with you.

Good News Translation
When these things happen, do whatever God leads you to do.

International Standard Version
When these signs occur, do whatever you want to do, because the LORD is with you.

Majority Standard Bible
When these signs have come, do as the occasion demands, for God is with you.

NET Bible
"When these signs have taken place, do whatever your hand finds to do, for God will be with you.

New Heart English Bible
Let it be, when these signs have come to you, that you do as occasion shall serve you; for God is with you.

Webster's Bible Translation
And let it be, when these signs have come to thee, that thou do as occasion shall serve thee; for God is with thee.

World English Bible
Let it be, when these signs have come to you, that you do what is appropriate for the occasion; for God is with you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and it has been, when these signs come to you—do for yourself as your hand finds, for God [is] with you.

Young's Literal Translation
and it hath been, when these signs come to thee -- do for thyself as thy hand findeth, for God is with thee.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it was when these signs shall come upon thee, do for thyself what thy hand shall find, for God is with thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
When therefore these signs shall happen to thee, do whatsoever thy hand shall find, for the Lord is with thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, when these signs will have happened to you, do whatever your hand will find, for the Lord is with you.

New American Bible
When these signs have come to pass, do whatever lies to hand, because God is with you.

New Revised Standard Version
Now when these signs meet you, do whatever you see fit to do, for God is with you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it shall be when these signs are come to you, that you shall do whatever you wish, for the LORD is with you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it will be, when these signs will come upon you, use for yourself whatever ability is in your hands, because God is with you
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as thy hand shall find; for God is with thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it shall come to pass when these signs shall come upon thee, - then do thou whatsoever thy hand shall find, because God is with thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Samuel Anoints Saul
6Then the Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be transformed into a different person. 7 When these signs have come, do as the occasion demands, for God is with you. 8And you shall go before me to Gilgal, and surely I will come to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice peace offerings. Wait seven days until I come to you and show you what you are to do.”…

Cross References
Judges 6:14
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?”

Judges 13:25
And the Spirit of the LORD began to stir him at Mahaneh-dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol.

1 Samuel 16:13
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.

1 Samuel 9:27
As they were going down to the edge of the city, Samuel said to Saul, “Tell the servant to go on ahead of us, but you stay for a while, and I will reveal to you the word of God.” So the servant went on.

1 Samuel 11:6
When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he burned with great anger.

1 Samuel 13:13-14
“You have acted foolishly,” Samuel declared. “You have not kept the command that the LORD your God gave you; if you had, the LORD would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. / But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.”

1 Samuel 15:17
And Samuel said, “Although you were once small in your own eyes, have you not become the head of the tribes of Israel? The LORD anointed you king over Israel

2 Samuel 7:3
And Nathan replied to the king, “Go and do all that is in your heart, for the LORD is with you.”

2 Kings 5:13
Naaman’s servants, however, approached him and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, ‘Wash and be cleansed’?”

Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.

Isaiah 32:15
until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high. Then the desert will be an orchard, and the orchard will seem like a forest.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Ezekiel 11:5
And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds.

Ezekiel 36:27
And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.

Matthew 10:19-20
But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say. / For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.


Treasury of Scripture

And let it be, when these signs are come to you, that you do as occasion serve you; for God is with you.

Exodus 4:8
And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe thee, neither hearken to the voice of the first sign, that they will believe the voice of the latter sign.

Luke 2:12
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

John 6:14
Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.

that thou do as occasion, etc.

Judges 9:33
And it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, thou shalt rise early, and set upon the city: and, behold, when he and the people that is with him come out against thee, then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt find occasion.

God

Genesis 21:20
And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer.

Deuteronomy 20:1
When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.

Judges 6:12
And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.

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1 Samuel 10
1. Samuel anoints Saul
2. 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














When these signs have come
This phrase refers to the signs that Samuel prophesied to Saul earlier in the chapter. These signs were meant to confirm God's choice of Saul as king. In the biblical context, signs often serve as divine confirmation of God's will or presence, as seen with Moses (Exodus 4:1-9) and Gideon (Judges 6:36-40). The fulfillment of these signs would assure Saul of God's guidance and the authenticity of his anointing.

do as the occasion demands
This instruction implies that Saul should act according to the circumstances he encounters, using wisdom and discernment. It suggests a reliance on God's guidance rather than rigid adherence to a predetermined plan. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to walk by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16) and to be wise in their actions (Ephesians 5:15-17).

for God is with you
This assurance of God's presence is a recurring theme in Scripture, often given to leaders and prophets to encourage them in their divine missions. It echoes God's promise to Joshua (Joshua 1:9) and later to the disciples of Jesus (Matthew 28:20). The presence of God signifies divine support, guidance, and empowerment, which is crucial for fulfilling God's purposes. This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate Emmanuel, "God with us," in the person of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:23).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Samuel
A prophet and judge of Israel who anointed Saul as the first king of Israel. He plays a crucial role in guiding Saul and delivering God's messages to him.

2. Saul
The first king of Israel, chosen by God and anointed by Samuel. This verse is part of the instructions given to him as he begins his journey as king.

3. Signs
Specific events or occurrences that Samuel tells Saul will happen, confirming God's choice and presence with him. These signs are meant to reassure Saul of God's guidance.

4. God's Presence
The assurance that God is with Saul, providing him with the confidence and authority to act as king.

5. Israel
The nation over which Saul is to reign, representing God's chosen people who are transitioning from a theocracy to a monarchy.
Teaching Points
Divine Confirmation
God often provides signs to confirm His will and presence. Believers should seek and recognize these confirmations in their own lives.

Acting in Faith
When God provides confirmation, believers are called to act boldly and confidently, trusting in His presence and guidance.

God's Presence
The assurance of God's presence is a source of strength and courage. Believers can face challenges knowing that God is with them.

Obedience to God's Timing
Saul is instructed to act "as the occasion demands," highlighting the importance of discerning and responding to God's timing in our actions.

Leadership and Responsibility
Saul's anointing as king comes with the responsibility to lead according to God's will. Believers in leadership positions should seek God's guidance and act accordingly.(7) When these signs are come unto thee.--When these varied circumstances have happened to thee, then be sure that the splendid and glorious life which I have foretold as thy lot will assuredly lie before thee in the immediate future. I will give thee no imperious directions by which thou art to shape thy course. Go bravely on; do well and truly whatever thy hand findeth to do, being confident that God will be with thee, and that His glorious Arm shall be thy guide along that road of honour and of peril which thou art destined to travel.

Verse 7. - Do as occasion serve thee. Literally, "do for thyself as thy hand shall find," i.e. follow the lead of circumstances, and do thy best. This is the flood time of thy fortunes; press onward, and the kingdom is thine own, for God is with thee, and success is sure.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

these
הָאֵ֖לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh)
Article | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

signs
הָאֹת֥וֹת (hā·’ō·ṯō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - common plural
Strong's 226: A signal, as a, flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence

have come,
תָבֹ֛אנָה (ṯā·ḇō·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

do
עֲשֵׂ֤ה (‘ă·śêh)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

as the occasion
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

demands,
תִּמְצָ֣א (tim·ṣā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present

for
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

God [is]
הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

with you.
עִמָּֽךְ׃ (‘im·māḵ)
Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with


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