1 Samuel 9:15 nasb — Now a day before Saul's coming, the LORD had revealed this to Samuel saying,

NASB

"Now a day before Saul's coming, the LORD had revealed this to Samuel saying,"

— 1 Samuel 9:15, NASB

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1 Samuel 9 — Context

12

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

13

"As soon as you enter the city you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat, for the people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; afterward those who are invited will eat. Now therefore, go up for you will find him at once."

14

So they went up to the city. As they came into the city, behold, Samuel was coming out toward them to go up to the high place.

15

Now a day before Saul's coming, the LORD had revealed this to Samuel saying,

16

"About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you shall anoint him to be prince over My people Israel; and he will deliver My people from the hand of the Philistines. For I have regarded My people, because their cry has come to Me."

17

When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said to him, "Behold, the man of whom I spoke to you! This one shall rule over My people."

18

Then Saul approached Samuel in the gate and said, "Please tell me where the seer's house is."

1 Samuel 9:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 9:15 say?
1 Samuel 9:15 in the NASB reads: “Now a day before Saul's coming, the LORD had revealed this to Samuel 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 (NASB): “Now a day before Saul's coming, the LORD had revealed this to Samuel 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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