1 Samuel 9:12 web — They answered them, and said, "He is. Behold, he is before you. Hurry now, for he has come today into the city; for the…

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"They answered them, and said, "He is. Behold, he is before you. Hurry now, for he has come today into the city; for the people have a sacrifice today in the high place."

— 1 Samuel 9:12, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 9 — Context

9

(In earlier times in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, thus he said, "Come, and let us go to the seer;" for he who is now called a prophet was before called a Seer.)

10

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

11

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

12

They answered them, and said, "He is. Behold, he is before you. Hurry now, for he has come today into the city; for the people have a sacrifice today in the high place.

13

As soon as you have come into the city, you shall immediately find him, before he goes up to the high place to eat; for the people will not eat until he come, because he blesses the sacrifice. Afterwards those who are invited eat. Now therefore go up; for at this time you shall find him."

14

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.

15

Now Yahweh had revealed to Samuel a day before Saul came, saying,

1 Samuel 9:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 9:12 say?
1 Samuel 9:12 in the World English Bible reads: “They answered them, and said, "He is. Behold, he is before you. Hurry now, for he has come today into the city; for the people have a sacrifice today in the high place.”
Where is 1 Samuel 9:12 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 9:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 9, verse 12.
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 9:12.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 9:12 in?
1 Samuel 9:12 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 9:12?
1 Samuel 9:12 reads (WEB): “They answered them, and said, "He is. Behold, he is before you. Hurry now, for he has come today into the city; for the people have a sacrifice today in the high place.” 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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