1 Samuel 12:18

So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 12:18

BSB

So Samuel called to the LORD, and on that day the LORD sent thunder and rain. As a result, all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.

AKJV

So Samuel called to the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.

CPDV

And Samuel cried out to the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain on that day.

ERV

So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.

NHEB

So Samuel called to the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.

SMT

And Samuel will call to Jehovah, and Jehovah will give voices and rain in that day: and all the people will be greatly afraid of Jehovah and Samuel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 12:18

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Commentary for 1 Samuel 12:18

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 12:18

Summary

God sends thunder and rain as planned

Place

Israel

Event

Miraculous storm occurs at harvest

Estimated Time Period

c. 1050 BC