1 Samuel 10:7 nasb — "It shall be when these signs come to you, do for yourself what the occasion requires, for God is with you.

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""It shall be when these signs come to you, do for yourself what the occasion requires, for God is with you."

— 1 Samuel 10:7, NASB

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1 Samuel 10 — Context

and they will greet you and give you two loaves of bread, which you will accept from their hand.

"Afterward you will come to the hill of God where the Philistine garrison is; and it shall be as soon as you have come there to the city, that you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place with harp, tambourine, flute, and a lyre before them, and they will be prophesying.

"Then the Spirit of the LORD will come upon you mightily, and you shall prophesy with them and be changed into another man.

"It shall be when these signs come to you, do for yourself what the occasion requires, for God is with you.

"And you shall go down before me to Gilgal; and behold, I will come down to you to offer burnt offerings and sacrifice peace offerings. You shall wait seven days until I come to you and show you what you should do."

Then it happened when he turned his back to leave Samuel, God changed his heart; and all those signs came about on that day.

When they came to the hill there, behold, a group of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him mightily, so that 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 NASB reads: “"It shall be when these signs come to you, do for yourself what the occasion requires, 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 (NASB): “"It shall be when these signs come to you, do for yourself what the occasion requires, 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.

1 Samuel 10:7 nasb — "It shall be when these signs come to you, do for yourself what the occasion requires, for God is with you.

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