1 Samuel 28:22 bbe — So now, give ear to the voice of your servant, and let me give you a little bread; and take some food to give you stren…

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"So now, give ear to the voice of your servant, and let me give you a little bread; and take some food to give you strength when you go on your way."

— 1 Samuel 28:22, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 28 — Context

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And more than this, the Lord will give Israel up with you into the hands of the Philistines: and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me: and the Lord will give up the army of Israel into the hands of the Philistines.

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Then Saul went down flat on the earth, and was full of fear because of Samuel's words: and there was no strength in him, for he had taken no food all that day or all that night.

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And the woman came to Saul and saw that he was in great trouble, and said to him, See now, your servant has given ear to your words, and I have put my life in danger by doing what you said.

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So now, give ear to the voice of your servant, and let me give you a little bread; and take some food to give you strength when you go on your way.

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But he would not, saying, I have no desire for food. But his servants, together with the woman, made him take food, and he gave way to them. So he got up from the earth, and took his seat on the bed.

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And the woman had in the house a young cow, made fat for food; and she put it to death straight away; and she took meal and got it mixed and made unleavened bread;

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And she put it before Saul and his servants, and they had a meal. Then they got up and went away the same night.

1 Samuel 28:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 28:22 say?
1 Samuel 28:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So now, give ear to the voice of your servant, and let me give you a little bread; and take some food to give you strength when you go on your way.”
Where is 1 Samuel 28:22 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 28:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 28, verse 22.
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 28:22.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 28:22 in?
1 Samuel 28:22 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 28:22?
1 Samuel 28:22 reads (BBE): “So now, give ear to the voice of your servant, and let me give you a little bread; and take some food to give you strength when you go on your way.” 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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