1 Samuel 9:15 kjv — Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,

King James Version

"Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,"

— 1 Samuel 9:15, King James Version

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1 Samuel 9 — Context

12

And they answered them, and said, He is; behold, he is before you: make haste now, for he came to day to the city; for there is a sacrifice of the people to day in the high place:

13

As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go 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 be bidden. Now therefore get you up; for about this time ye shall find him.

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And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place.

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Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,

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To morrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be captain over my people Israel, that he may save my people out of the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, because their cry is come unto me.

17

And when Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people.

18

Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer’s house is.

1 Samuel 9:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 9:15 say?
1 Samuel 9:15 in the King James Version reads: “Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,”
Where is 1 Samuel 9:15 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 9:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 9, verse 15.
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 9:15.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 9:15 in?
1 Samuel 9:15 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 9:15?
1 Samuel 9:15 reads (KJV): “Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,” 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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