1 Samuel 11:12

And the people said unto Samuel, Who is he that said, Shall Saul reign over us? bring the men, that we may put them to death.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 11:12

BSB

Then the people said to Samuel, "Who said that Saul should not reign over us? Bring those men here so we can kill them!"

AKJV

And the people said to Samuel, Who is he that said, Shall Saul reign over us? bring the men, that we may put them to death.

CPDV

And the people said to Samuel: "Who is the one who said, 'Should Saul reign over us?' Present the men, and we will put them to death."

ERV

And the people said unto Samuel, Who is he that said, Shall Saul reign over us? bring the men, that we may put them to death.

NHEB

And the people said to Samuel, "Who is it that said Saul should not reign over us? Bring those men so we may put them to death."

SMT

And the people will say to Samuel, Who said, Shall Saul reign over us? Ye shall give up the men and we will put them to death.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 11:12

AndthepeopleH5971Noun Masculine saidH559VerbuntoSamuelH8050Proper Name MasculineWhoishethatsaidH559VerbShallSaulH7586Proper Name Masculine reignH4427VerboverusbringH5414VerbthemenH582Noun MasculinethatwemayputthemtodeathH4191Verb

Commentary for 1 Samuel 11:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 11:12

Summary

People demand execution of Saul's opponents

Place

Israel

Event

Demand for executing dissenters

Estimated Time Period

c. 1050 BC