1 Samuel 10:9 web — It was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs happened…

World English Bible

"It was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs happened that day."

— 1 Samuel 10:9, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 10 — Context

6

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

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Let it be, when these signs have come to you, that you do as occasion shall serve you; for God is with you.

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"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: you shall wait seven days, until I come to you, and show you what you shall do."

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

10

When they came there to the hill, behold, a band of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came mightily on him, and he prophesied among them.

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It happened, when all who knew him before saw that, behold, he prophesied with the prophets, then the people said one to another, "What is this that is come to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?"

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One of the same place answered, "Who is their father?" Therefore it became a proverb, "Is Saul also among the prophets?"

1 Samuel 10:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 10:9 say?
1 Samuel 10:9 in the World English Bible reads: “It was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs happened that day.”
Where is 1 Samuel 10:9 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 10:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 10, verse 9.
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 10:9.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 10:9 in?
1 Samuel 10:9 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 10:9?
1 Samuel 10:9 reads (WEB): “It was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs happened that day.” 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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