1 Samuel 9:14 Parallel Translations

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.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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.

ASV:

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.

BBE:

So they went up to the town, and when they came inside the town, Samuel came face to face with them on his way to the high place.

DBY:

And they went up into the city. As they were coming into the midst of the city, behold, Samuel was coming out towards them, to go up to the high place.

ERV:

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.

JPS:

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.

WBS:

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.

WEB:

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.

YLT:

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;

1 Samuel 9:14 Cross References

XREF:

1 Samuel 9:13 "As soon as you enter the city you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat, for the people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; afterward those who are invited will eat. Now therefore, go up for you will find him at once."

1 Samuel 9:15 Now a day before Saul's coming, the LORD had revealed this to Samuel saying, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

9:11-17 The very maid-servants of the city could direct to the prophet. They had heard of the sacrifice, and could tell of the necessity for Samuel's presence. It is no small benefit to live in religious and holy places. And we should always be ready to help those who are seeking after God's prophets. Though God had, in displeasure, granted Israel's request for a king, yet he sends them a man to be captain over them, to save them out of the hand of the Philistines. He does it, listening graciously to their cry.

CONC:

Behold Entering Face Inside Meet Meeting Midst Samuel Towards Town Within

City Entering High Inside Meet Meeting Samuel Towards Way Within

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