1 Samuel 9:11 asv — As they went up the ascent to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, and said unto them, Is the se…

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"As they went up the ascent to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, and said unto them, Is the seer here? "

— 1 Samuel 9:11, American Standard Version

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1 Samuel 9 — Context

8

And the servant answered Saul again, and said, Behold, I have in my hand the fourth part of a shekel of silver: that will I give to the man of God, to tell us our way.

9

(Beforetime in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, thus he said, Come, and let us go to the seer; for he that is now called a Prophet was beforetime called a Seer.)

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Then said Saul to his servant, Well said; come, let us go. So they went unto the city where the man of God was.

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As they went up the ascent to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, and said unto them, Is the seer here?

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And they answered them, and said, He is; behold, he is before thee: make haste now, for he is come to-day into the city; for the people have a sacrifice to-day in the high place.

13

As soon as ye are come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he goeth up to the high place to eat; for the people will not eat until he come, because he doth bless the sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that are bidden. Now therefore get you up; for at this time ye shall find him.

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And they went up to the city; and as they came within the city, behold, Samuel came out toward them, to go up to the high place.

1 Samuel 9:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 9:11 say?
1 Samuel 9:11 in the American Standard Version reads: “As they went up the ascent to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, and said unto them, Is the seer here? ”
Where is 1 Samuel 9:11 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 9:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 9, verse 11.
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 9:11.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 9:11 in?
1 Samuel 9:11 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 9:11?
1 Samuel 9:11 reads (ASV): “As they went up the ascent to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, and said unto them, Is the seer here? ” 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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