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1 Samuel 10

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 10 of 31

1 And Samuel took the flask of oil and poured on his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because Jehovah has anointed you for a leader over His inheritance?

2 As you go from me today even you will find two men by Rachel's tomb, in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah. And they will say to you, The she-asses that you went to seek have been found. And, behold, your father has left off the matters of the she-asses and is anxious for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?

3 And you will go on from there even further, and you will come to the great tree of Tabor. And you will find three men going up to God at Bethel, one bearing three kids, and one bearing three loaves of bread, and one bearing a skin of wine.

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Chapter Summary

Samuel anoints Saul. He confirms him by prediction of three signs. Saul's heart is changed, and he prophesies. Saul is chosen at Mizpeh by lot.

Key Hebrew Words

בְלִיַּ֣עַל worthlessness H1100 · TWOT 246g
זִבְחֵ֣י sacrifice H2077 · TWOT 525a
נַחֲלָת֖ possession H5159 · TWOT 1342a
רֵעֵ֗ friend H7453 · TWOT 2186a
אַחֵֽר another H312 · TWOT 68a

People & Context

Saul Anointed by Samuel

Samuel pours a flask of oil over Saul's head, anoints him as leader over Jehovah's inheritance, and gives him three prophetic signs to confirm it.

Saul Prophesies with the Prophets

God gives Saul another heart, and the Spirit of God comes upon him mightily, causing him to prophesy among a band of prophets, astonishing those who k…

Saul Speaks to His Uncle

Saul's uncle asks about his journey; Saul reveals that Samuel told them the asses were found, but he keeps the matter of the kingdom secret.

Timeline

Saul Anointed by Samuel

Samuel pours a flask of oil over Saul's head, anoints him as leader over Jehovah's inheritance, and gives him three prophetic signs to confirm it.

1 Samuel 10:1-8
Saul Prophesies with the Prophets

God gives Saul another heart, and the Spirit of God comes upon him mightily, causing him to prophesy among a band of prophets, astonishing those who knew him.

1 Samuel 10:9-13
Saul Speaks to His Uncle

Saul's uncle asks about his journey; Saul reveals that Samuel told them the asses were found, but he keeps the matter of the kingdom secret.

1 Samuel 10:14-16

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