1 Samuel 10:4 asv — and they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread, which thou shalt receive of their hand.

American Standard Version

"and they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread, which thou shalt receive of their hand. "

— 1 Samuel 10:4, American Standard Version

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1 Samuel 10 — Context

1

Then Samuel took the vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not that Jehovah hath anointed thee to be prince over his inheritance?

2

When thou art departed from me to-day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel’s sepulchre, in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found; and, lo, thy father hath left off caring for the asses, and is anxious for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?

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Then shalt thou go on forward from thence, and thou shalt come to the oak of Tabor; and there shall meet thee there three men going up to God to Beth-el, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine:

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and they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread, which thou shalt receive of their hand.

5

After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a band of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a timbrel, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they will be prophesying:

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and the Spirit of Jehovah will come mightily upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.

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And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion shall serve thee; for God is with thee.

1 Samuel 10:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 10:4 say?
1 Samuel 10:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “and they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread, which thou shalt receive of their hand. ”
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 (ASV): “and they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread, which thou shalt receive of their hand. ” 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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