1 Samuel 9:10
New International Version
“Good,” Saul said to his servant. “Come, let’s go.” So they set out for the town where the man of God was.

New Living Translation
“All right,” Saul agreed, “let’s try it!” So they started into the town where the man of God lived.

English Standard Version
And Saul said to his servant, “Well said; come, let us go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was.

Berean Standard Bible
“Good,” said Saul to his servant. “Come, let us go.” So they set out for the city where the man of God was.

King James Bible
Then said Saul to his servant, Well said; come, let us go. So they went unto the city where the man of God was.

New King James Version
Then Saul said to his servant, “Well said; come, let us go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was.

New American Standard Bible
Then Saul said to his servant, “Good idea; come, let’s go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was.

NASB 1995
Then Saul said to his servant, “Well said; come, let us go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was.

NASB 1977
Then Saul said to his servant, “Well said; come, let us go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Saul said to his young man, “Your word is good; come, let us go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was.

Amplified Bible
Saul said to his servant, “Well said; come, let us go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was living.

Christian Standard Bible
“Good,” Saul replied to his servant. “Come on, let’s go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“Good,” Saul replied to his attendant. “Come on, let’s go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was.

American Standard Version
Then said Saul to his servant, Well said; come, let us go. So they went unto the city where the man of God was.

English Revised Version
Then said Saul to his servant, Well said; come, let us go. So they went unto the city where the man of God was.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Saul told his servant, "That's a good idea! Come on, let's go." They went to the city where the man of God was.

International Standard Version
Saul told his young man, "That's a good suggestion! Come on, let's go!" Then they entered the town where the man of God was.

Majority Standard Bible
“Good,” said Saul to his servant. “Come, let us go.” So they set out for the city where the man of God was.

NET Bible
So Saul said to his servant, "That's a good idea! Come on. Let's go." So they went to the town where the man of God was.

New Heart English Bible
Then Saul said to his servant, "Well said. Come, let us go." So they went to the city where the man of God was.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then said Saul to his servant, Well said; come, let us go: so they went to the city where the man of God was.

World English Bible
Then Saul said to his servant, “Well said. Come! Let’s go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Saul says to his young man, “Your word [is] good; come, we go”; and they go to the city where the man of God [is].

Young's Literal Translation
And Saul saith to his young man, 'Thy word is good; come, we go;' and they go unto the city where the man of God is.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Saul will say to his boy, Thy word was good; going, we will go: and they will go to the city where was the man of God there.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Saul said to his servant: Thy word is very good, come, let us go. And they went into the city, where the man of God was.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Saul said to his servant: “Your word is very good. Come, let us go.” And they went into the city, where the man of God was.

New American Bible
Saul then said to his servant, “You are right! Come on, let us go!” So they headed toward the city where the man of God lived.

New Revised Standard Version
Saul said to the boy, “Good; come, let us go.” So they went to the town where the man of God was.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then Saul said to his servant, Well said; come, let us go. So they went to the city where the man of God was.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Shaul said to the boy: “Your word is good. Come, we shall go.” And they went to the city of the man of God
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then said Saul to his servant: 'Well said; come, let us go.' So they went unto the city where the man of God was.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Saul said to his servant, Well said, come and let us go: and they went to the city where the man of God was.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Saul Chosen as King
9(Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.) 10“Good,” said Saul to his servant. “Come, let us go.” So they set out for the city where the man of God was. 11And as they were climbing the hill to the city, they met some young women coming out to draw water and asked, “Is the seer here?”…

Cross References
Acts 9:6
“Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

Genesis 24:58
They called Rebekah and asked her, “Will you go with this man?” “I will go,” she replied.

Matthew 4:19-20
“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him.

Luke 5:27-28
After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, / and Levi got up, left everything, and followed Him.

Exodus 4:13
But Moses replied, “Please, Lord, send someone else.”

Judges 18:5-6
Then they said to him, “Please inquire of God to determine whether we will have a successful journey.” / And the priest told them, “Go in peace. The LORD is watching over your journey.”

2 Kings 4:8-10
One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.”

John 1:43
The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.”

Acts 16:10
As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

Genesis 24:33
Then a meal was set before the man, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told you what I came to say.” So Laban said, “Please speak.”

1 Kings 22:7
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”

2 Kings 3:11
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.”

Matthew 8:19
And one of the scribes came to Him and said, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.”

Mark 1:17-18
“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him.

Luke 9:57
As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.”


Treasury of Scripture

Then said Saul to his servant, Well said; come, let us go. So they went to the city where the man of God was.

Well said.

2 Kings 5:13,14
And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash, and be clean? …

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Good, said Saul to his servant
The word "Good" here reflects Saul's agreement and willingness to follow the advice of his servant. In Hebrew, the word used is "טוֹב" (tov), which conveys a sense of approval, agreement, or something that is pleasing. This moment is significant as it shows Saul's openness to seeking divine guidance, a trait that is crucial for a leader in Israel. Saul's response indicates a readiness to pursue wisdom and direction from God, which is a foundational principle in the life of a believer.

Come, let us go
This phrase demonstrates initiative and action. Saul's decision to proceed reflects a proactive approach to seeking God's will. The Hebrew verb "לֵךְ" (lek) means "to go" or "to walk," and it often implies a journey or a purposeful movement. In the context of biblical narratives, going to see a "man of God" often signifies a step towards divine revelation or intervention. Saul's willingness to embark on this journey with his servant underscores the importance of community and partnership in seeking God's guidance.

So they set out for the town
The act of setting out signifies a transition from contemplation to action. The Hebrew root "יָצָא" (yatsa) means "to go out" or "to come forth," indicating a departure from one's current state towards a new destination. This movement towards the town where the man of God resides is symbolic of a spiritual journey towards understanding and enlightenment. It reflects the biblical principle that faith often requires us to step out of our comfort zones and move towards God's calling.

where the man of God was
The "man of God" refers to the prophet Samuel, who was known for his close relationship with God and his role as a spiritual leader in Israel. The Hebrew term "אִישׁ הָאֱלֹהִים" (ish ha-Elohim) is used to describe someone who is a messenger or representative of God. This highlights the importance of seeking counsel from those who are spiritually mature and have a deep connection with God. In the historical context, prophets were seen as intermediaries between God and His people, providing guidance, wisdom, and sometimes correction. Saul's journey to meet Samuel signifies a desire to align his actions with God's will, a crucial aspect of leadership and faith.

(10) Unto the city.--The name of the city where Samuel and Saul first met in this strange way is not given. Still, the impression which the narrative leaves on the mind is that it was Samuel's usual residence--"Ramah." We know Samuel had built an altar to the Lord at Ramah (1Samuel 7:17); on the day of Saul's arrival there was a great sacrifice taking place on the altar of the high place of the city. Again, in this nameless city the seer had a house of his own (see 1Samuel 9:18; 1Samuel 9:25). Samuel, too, was known to Saul's servant as dwelling in this place.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Good,”
ט֥וֹב (ṭō·wḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

said
וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

Saul
שָׁא֧וּל (šā·’ūl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites

to his servant.
לְנַעֲר֛וֹ (lə·na·‘ă·rōw)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer

“Come,
לְכָ֣ה ׀ (lə·ḵāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

let us go.”
נֵלֵ֑כָה (nê·lê·ḵāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

So they set out
וַיֵּֽלְכוּ֙ (way·yê·lə·ḵū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

for
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the city
הָעִ֔יר (hā·‘îr)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5892: Excitement

where
שָׁ֖ם (šām)
Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

the man
אִ֥ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

of God was.
הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative


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