Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all these signs were fulfilled that day. New Living Translation As Saul turned and started to leave, God gave him a new heart, and all Samuel’s signs were fulfilled that day. English Standard Version When he turned his back to leave Samuel, God gave him another heart. And all these signs came to pass that day. Berean Standard Bible As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all the signs came to pass that day. King James Bible And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day. New King James Version So it was, when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, that God gave him another heart; and all those signs came to pass that day. New American Standard Bible Then it happened, when he turned his back to leave Samuel, that God changed his heart; and all those signs came about on that day. NASB 1995 Then it happened when he turned his back to leave Samuel, God changed his heart; and all those signs came about on that day. NASB 1977 Then it happened when he turned his back to leave Samuel, God changed his heart; and all those signs came about on that day. Legacy Standard Bible Then it happened when he turned his back to leave Samuel, God changed his heart; and all those signs came about on that day. Amplified Bible Then it happened when Saul turned his back to leave Samuel, God changed his heart; and all those signs came to pass that day. Christian Standard Bible When Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed his heart, and all the signs came about that day. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Saul turned around to leave Samuel, God changed his heart, and all the signs came about that day. American Standard Version And it was so, that, when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day. Contemporary English Version As Saul turned around to leave Samuel, God made Saul feel like a different person. That same day, everything happened just as Samuel had said. English Revised Version And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day. GOD'S WORD® Translation When Saul turned around to leave Samuel, God changed Saul's attitude. That day all these signs happened. Good News Translation When Saul turned to leave Samuel, God gave Saul a new nature. And everything Samuel had told him happened that day. International Standard Version Now it happened as Saul turned his back to leave Samuel, that God gave him another heart, and all these signs occurred on that day. Majority Standard Bible As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul?s heart, and all the signs came to pass that day. NET Bible As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed his inmost person. All these signs happened on that very day. New Heart English Bible When he had turned his back to leave Samuel, God changed his heart, and all these signs came to pass that day. Webster's Bible Translation And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day. World English Bible It was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart; and all those signs happened that day. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it has been, at his turning his shoulder to go from Samuel, that God turns to him another heart, and all these signs come on that day, Young's Literal Translation And it hath been, at his turning his shoulder to go from Samuel, that God turneth to him another heart, and all these signs come on that day, Smith's Literal Translation And it was as he turned away his shoulder to go from Samuel, and God will turn to him another heart: and all these signs will come in that day. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave unto him another heart, and all these things came to pass that day. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, when he had turned his shoulder, so that he might go away from Samuel, God changed him to another heart. And all these signs occurred on that day. New American Bible As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed his heart. That very day all these signs came to pass. . .. New Revised Standard Version As he turned away to leave Samuel, God gave him another heart; and all these signs were fulfilled that day. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was that when he turned his shoulder to go from Shemueil, God exchanged for him another heart, and all these signs came in that day OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart; and all those signs came to pass that day. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass when he turned his back to depart from Samuel, God gave him another heart; and all these signs came to pass in that day. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Samuel's Signs Fulfilled9 As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all the signs came to pass that day. 10When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. Then the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he prophesied along with them.… Cross References Ezekiel 36:26-27 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. Jeremiah 31:33 “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. Acts 9:3-6 As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. ... Galatians 1:15-16 But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased / to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood, John 3:3-5 Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” / “How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Can he enter his mother’s womb a second time to be born?” / Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Isaiah 43:19 Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert. Ephesians 4:22-24 to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; / to be renewed in the spirit of your minds; / and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Colossians 3:10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Titus 3:5 He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 8:10 For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. 2 Kings 5:14 So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean. Treasury of Scripture And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day. back [heb] shoulder 1 Samuel 10:6 And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man. 1 Samuel 10:2-5 When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son? … Judges 6:21,36-40 Then the angel of the LORD put forth the end of the staff that was in his hand, and touched the flesh and the unleavened cakes; and there rose up fire out of the rock, and consumed the flesh and the unleavened cakes. Then the angel of the LORD departed out of his sight… Judges 7:11 And thou shalt hear what they say; and afterward shall thine hands be strengthened to go down unto the host. Then went he down with Phurah his servant unto the outside of the armed men that were in the host. Jump to Previous Changed Heart Leave Samuel Saul Saul's Shoulder Signs Turned Turneth TurningJump to Next Changed Heart Leave Samuel Saul Saul's Shoulder Signs Turned Turneth Turning1 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 As Saul turned to leave Samuel This moment marks a significant turning point in Saul's life. Samuel, the last judge of Israel, had just anointed Saul as the first king of Israel. This act of anointing was a divine appointment, signifying God's choice and empowerment for leadership. The context here is crucial: Israel had demanded a king to be like other nations, and God granted their request through Samuel. The act of turning away from Samuel symbolizes Saul's transition from a private individual to a public figure chosen by God. This moment also reflects the biblical theme of divine calling and the human response to it, seen in other figures like Moses and David. God changed Saul’s heart and all the signs came to pass that day Persons / Places / Events 1. SaulThe first king of Israel, chosen by God and anointed by the prophet Samuel. At this point in the account, Saul is being transformed by God to fulfill his role as king. 2. Samuel A prophet and judge of Israel who anointed Saul as king. He serves as a mediator between God and the people of Israel. 3. God The sovereign deity who orchestrates the events and changes Saul's heart, signifying divine intervention and approval of Saul's kingship. 4. Israel The nation that demanded a king to lead them, transitioning from a theocracy to a monarchy. 5. The Signs Specific events foretold by Samuel that would confirm Saul's anointing and God's choice, which all came to pass as a testament to God's power and plan. Teaching Points Divine TransformationGod has the power to change hearts and equip individuals for His purposes. Just as He changed Saul's heart, He can transform us to fulfill His will. Signs of God's Work The fulfillment of the signs given to Saul serves as a reminder that God confirms His plans and purposes. We should be attentive to how God might be affirming His direction in our lives. Obedience and Faith Saul's journey illustrates the importance of obedience and faith in God's promises. Trusting in God's plan, even when it requires change, is crucial for spiritual growth. God's Sovereignty The account underscores God's sovereignty in choosing and equipping leaders. Recognizing God's control over our lives can bring peace and assurance. Heart Change and Leadership Effective leadership in God's kingdom begins with a heart transformed by Him. We should seek God's guidance and transformation to lead according to His will.Verse 9. - God gave him another heart. The Hebrew is remarkable: "When he turned his shoulder to go from Samuel, God also turned for him another heart," i.e. God turned him round by giving him a changed heart. He grew internally up to the level of his changed circumstances. No longer had he the feelings of a husbandman, concerned only about corn and cattle; he had become a statesman, a general, and a prince. No man could have gone through such marvellous events, and experienced such varied emotions, without a vast inward change. But it might have been only to vanity and self-complacency. Saul's change was into a hero. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As Saul turnedכְּהַפְנֹת֤וֹ (kə·hap̄·nō·ṯōw) Preposition-k | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6437: To turn, to face, appear, look to leave לָלֶ֙כֶת֙ (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk Samuel, שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel God אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative changed וַיַּהֲפָךְ־ (way·ya·hă·p̄āḵ-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2015: To turn about, over, to change, overturn, return, pervert Saul's heart, לֵ֣ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the signs הָאֹת֥וֹת (hā·’ō·ṯō·wṯ) Article | Noun - common plural Strong's 226: A signal, as a, flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence came to pass וַיָּבֹ֛אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go that הַהֽוּא׃ (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day. בַּיּ֥וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day Links 1 Samuel 10:9 NIV1 Samuel 10:9 NLT 1 Samuel 10:9 ESV 1 Samuel 10:9 NASB 1 Samuel 10:9 KJV 1 Samuel 10:9 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 10:9 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 10:9 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 10:9 French Bible 1 Samuel 10:9 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 10:9 It was so that when he had (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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