Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They went up to the town, and as they were entering it, there was Samuel, coming toward them on his way up to the high place. New Living Translation So they entered the town, and as they passed through the gates, Samuel was coming out toward them to go up to the place of worship. English Standard Version So they went up to the city. As they were entering the city, they saw Samuel coming out toward them on his way up to the high place. Berean Standard Bible So Saul and his servant went up toward the city, and as they were entering it, there was Samuel coming toward them on his way up to the high place. King James Bible And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place. New King James Version So they went up to the city. As they were coming into the city, there was Samuel, coming out toward them on his way up to the high place. New American Standard Bible So they went up to the city. As they came into the city, behold, Samuel was coming out toward them to go up to the high place. NASB 1995 So they went up to the city. As they came into the city, behold, Samuel was coming out toward them to go up to the high place. NASB 1977 So they went up to the city. As they came into the city, behold, Samuel was coming out toward them to go up to the high place. Legacy Standard Bible So they went up to the city. As they came into the city, behold, Samuel was coming out to meet them to go up to the high place. Amplified Bible So they went up to the city. And as they came into the city, there was Samuel coming out toward them to go up to the high place. Christian Standard Bible So they went up toward the city. Saul and his servant were entering the city when they saw Samuel coming toward them on his way to the high place. Holman Christian Standard Bible So they went up toward the city. Saul and his attendant were entering the city when they saw Samuel coming toward them on his way to the high place. American Standard Version And they went up to the city; and as they came within the city, behold, Samuel came out toward them, to go up to the high place. Contemporary English Version They went to the town, and just as they were going through the gate, Samuel was coming out on his way to the place of worship. English Revised Version And they went up to the city; and as they came within the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Saul and his servant went to the city. As they entered it, Samuel was coming toward them on his way to the worship site. Good News Translation So Saul and his servant went on to the town, and as they were going in, they saw Samuel coming out toward them on his way to the place of worship. International Standard Version They went up to the town, and as they were coming to the center of the town, Samuel was coming out to meet them, on his way up to the high place. Majority Standard Bible So Saul and his servant went up toward the city, and as they were entering it, there was Samuel coming toward them on his way up to the high place. NET Bible So they went up to the town. As they were heading for the middle of the town, Samuel was coming in their direction to go up to the high place. New Heart English Bible They went up to the city. As they came within the city, look, Samuel came out toward them, to go up to the high place. Webster's Bible Translation And they went up into the city: and when they had come into the city, behold, Samuel came out meeting them, to go up to the high place. World English Bible They went up to the city. As they came within the city, behold, Samuel came out toward them to go up to the high place. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they go up to the city; they are coming into the midst of the city, and behold, Samuel is coming out to meet them, to go up to the high place; Young's Literal Translation And they go up in to the city; they are coming in to the midst of the city, and lo, Samuel is coming out to meet them, to go up to the high place; Smith's Literal Translation And they will go up to the city: they coming into the midst of the city, and behold, Samuel coming forth to meet them, to go up to Bamah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they went up into the city. And when they were walking in the midst of the city, behold Samuel was coming out over against them, to go up to the high place. Catholic Public Domain Version And they ascended into the city. And as they were walking in the midst of the city, Samuel appeared, advancing to meet them, so that he might ascend to the high place. New American Bible So they went up to the city. As they entered it—there was Samuel coming toward them on his way to the high place. New Revised Standard Version So they went up to the town. As they were entering the town, they saw Samuel coming out toward them on his way up to the shrine. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they went up to the city; and just as they were entering the city gate, behold, Samuel was coming out toward them to go up to the high place. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And those entering at the entrance of the city came up to the city, and behold, Shemueil went out to meet them to go up to the high place OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they went up to the city; and as they came within the city, behold, Samuel came out toward them, to go up to the high place. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they go up to the city; and as they were entering into the midst of the city, behold, Samuel came out to meet them, to go up to Bama. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Saul Chosen as King…13As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.” 14So Saul and his servant went up toward the city, and as they were entering it, there was Samuel coming toward them on his way up to the high place. 15Now on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel,… Cross References 1 Samuel 10:1 Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance? 1 Samuel 16:12-13 So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / 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 Kings 19:16 You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet. 2 Kings 9:3 Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!” Genesis 24:12-15 “O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham. / Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water. / Now may it happen that the girl to whom I say, ‘Please let down your jar that I may drink,’ and who responds, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well’—let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. By this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master.” ... Genesis 24:27 saying, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.” Exodus 3:18 The elders of Israel will listen to what you say, and you must go with them to the king of Egypt and tell him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us. Now please let us take a three-day journey into the wilderness, so that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.’ 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 13:3 The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son. Ruth 4:13 So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And when he had relations with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. Matthew 3:13-17 At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. / But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?” / “Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him. ... Matthew 21:2-3 saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me. / If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” Mark 1:9-11 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. / As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, He saw the heavens breaking open and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove. / And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” Luke 1:35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God. Luke 3:21-22 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened, / and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” Treasury of Scripture And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place. Jump to Previous City Entering High Inside Meet Meeting Samuel Towards Way WithinJump to Next City Entering High Inside Meet Meeting Samuel Towards Way Within1 Samuel 9 1. Saul despairing to find his father's donkeys6. by the counsel of his servant 11. and direction of young maidens 15. according to God's revelation 18. comes to Samuel 19. Samuel entertains Saul at the feast 25. Samuel, after secret communication, brings Saul on his way So they went up to the city The phrase "went up" is significant in the Hebrew context, often indicating a journey of spiritual or religious significance. The Hebrew word "עלה" (alah) implies an ascent, not just physically but spiritually. In ancient Israel, cities were often built on elevated ground, symbolizing a closer proximity to God. This ascent to the city can be seen as a metaphor for seeking divine guidance or intervention, which Saul and his servant were unknowingly about to receive. And as they were entering the city there was Samuel coming toward them on his way up to the high place Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Saul and his servant went upוַֽיַּעֲל֖וּ (way·ya·‘ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively toward the city, הָעִ֑יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement and as they הֵ֗מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They were entering בָּאִים֙ (bā·’îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go it, הָעִ֔יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement there was וְהִנֵּ֤ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל֙ (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel coming יֹצֵ֣א (yō·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim toward them לִקְרָאתָ֔ם (liq·rā·ṯām) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7122: To encounter, befall on his way up לַעֲל֖וֹת (la·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively to the high place. הַבָּמָֽה׃ (hab·bā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1116: An elevation Links 1 Samuel 9:14 NIV1 Samuel 9:14 NLT 1 Samuel 9:14 ESV 1 Samuel 9:14 NASB 1 Samuel 9:14 KJV 1 Samuel 9:14 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 9:14 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 9:14 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 9:14 French Bible 1 Samuel 9:14 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 9:14 They went up to the city (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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