1 Samuel 15:34 web — Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house to Gibeah of Saul.

World English Bible

"Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house to Gibeah of Saul."

— 1 Samuel 15:34, World English Bible

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KJV
“Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house to Gibeah of Saul.”
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ASV
“Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house to Gibeah of Saul. ”
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NET
“Then Samuel went to Ramah, while Saul went up to his home in Gibeah of Saul.”
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DRB
“And Samuel departed to Ramatha: but Saul went up to his house in Gabaa.”
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“Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house in Gibeah, in the land of Saul.”
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KJVA
“Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house to Gibeah of Saul.”
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1 Samuel 15 — Context

So Samuel went back with Saul; and Saul worshiped Yahweh.

Then Samuel said, "Bring here to me Agag the king of the Amalekites!" Agag came to him cheerfully. Agag said, "Surely the bitterness of death is past."

Samuel said, "As your sword has made women childless, so your mother will be childless among women!" Samuel cut Agag in pieces before Yahweh in Gilgal.

Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house to Gibeah of Saul.

Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death; for Samuel mourned for Saul: and Yahweh grieved that he had made Saul king over Israel.

1 Samuel 15:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 15:34 say?

1 Samuel 15:34 in the World English Bible reads: “Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house to Gibeah of Saul.”

Where is 1 Samuel 15:34 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 15:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 15, verse 34.

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 15:34.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 15:34 in?

1 Samuel 15:34 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 15:34?

1 Samuel 15:34 reads (WEB): “Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house to Gibeah of Saul.” 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 15:34 web — Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house to Gibeah of Saul.

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