1 Samuel 9:20 net — Don’t be concerned about the donkeys that you lost three days ago, for they have been found. Whom does all Israel desir…

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"Don’t be concerned about the donkeys that you lost three days ago, for they have been found. Whom does all Israel desire? Is it not you, and all your father’s family?”"

— 1 Samuel 9:20, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 9 — Context

17

When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said,“Here is the man that I told you about! He will rule over my people.”

18

As Saul approached Samuel in the middle of the gate, he said,“Please tell me where the seer’s house is.”

19

Samuel replied to Saul,“I am the seer! Go up in front of me to the high place! Today you will eat with me and in the morning I will send you away. I will tell you everything that you are thinking.

20

Don’t be concerned about the donkeys that you lost three days ago, for they have been found. Whom does all Israel desire? Is it not you, and all your father’s family?”

21

Saul replied,“Am I not a Benjaminite, from the smallest of Israel’s tribes, and is not my family clan the smallest of all the clans in the tribe of Benjamin? Why do you speak to me in this way?”

22

Then Samuel brought Saul and his servant into the room and gave them a place at the head of those who had been invited. There were about thirty people present.

23

Samuel said to the cook,“Give me the portion of meat that I gave to you– the one I asked you to keep with you.”

1 Samuel 9:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 9:20 say?
1 Samuel 9:20 in the NET Bible reads: “Don’t be concerned about the donkeys that you lost three days ago, for they have been found. Whom does all Israel desire? Is it not you, and all your father’s family?””
Where is 1 Samuel 9:20 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 9:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 9, verse 20.
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 9:20.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 9:20 in?
1 Samuel 9:20 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 9:20?
1 Samuel 9:20 reads (NET): “Don’t be concerned about the donkeys that you lost three days ago, for they have been found. Whom does all Israel desire? Is it not you, and all your father’s family?”” 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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