1 Samuel 10:7 akjv — And let it be, when these signs are come to you, that you do as occasion serve you; for God is with you.

American King James Version

"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 10:7, American King James Version

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1 Samuel 10 — Context

4

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

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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:

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

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

8

And you shall go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I will come down to you, to offer burnt offerings, and to sacrifice sacrifices of peace offerings: seven days shall you tarry, till I come to you, and show you what you shall do. ¶

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And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day.

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And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came on him, and he prophesied among them.

1 Samuel 10:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 10:7 say?
1 Samuel 10:7 in the American King James Version reads: “And let it be, when these signs are come to you, that you do as occasion serve you; for God is with you. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 10:7 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 10:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 10, verse 7.
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 10:7.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 10:7 in?
1 Samuel 10:7 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 10:7?
1 Samuel 10:7 reads (AKJV): “And let it be, when these signs are come to you, that you do as occasion serve you; for God is with you. ” 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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