1 Samuel 10:4 akjv — And they will salute you, and give you two loaves of bread; which you shall receive of their hands.

American King James Version

"And they will salute you, and give you two loaves of bread; which you shall receive of their hands. "

— 1 Samuel 10:4, American King James Version

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1 Samuel 10 — Context

1

Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it on his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD has anointed you to be captain over his inheritance?

2

When you are departed from me to day, then you shall find two men by Rachel’s sepulcher in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say to you, The asses which you went to seek are found: and, see, your father has left the care of the asses, and sorrows for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?

3

Then shall you go on forward from there, and you shall come to the plain of Tabor, and there shall meet you three men going up to God to Bethel, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine:

4

And they will salute you, and give you two loaves of bread; which you shall receive of their hands.

5

After that you shall come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when you are come thither to the city, that you shall meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a tabret, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they shall prophesy:

6

And the Spirit of the LORD will come on you, and you shall prophesy with them, and shall be turned into another man.

7

And let it be, when these signs are come to you, that you do as occasion serve you; for God is with you.

1 Samuel 10:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 10:4 say?
1 Samuel 10:4 in the American King James Version reads: “And they will salute you, and give you two loaves of bread; which you shall receive of their hands. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 10:4 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 10:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 10, verse 4.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 10:4.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 10:4 in?
1 Samuel 10:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 10:4?
1 Samuel 10:4 reads (AKJV): “And they will salute you, and give you two loaves of bread; which you shall receive of their hands. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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