1 Samuel 15:16

Then Samuel said unto Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what the LORD hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say on.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 15:16

BSB

"Stop!" exclaimed Samuel. "Let me tell you what the LORD said to me last night." "Tell me," Saul replied.

AKJV

Then Samuel said to Saul, Stay, and I will tell you what the LORD has said to me this night. And he said to him, Say on.

CPDV

Then Samuel said to Saul, "Permit me, and I will reveal to you what the Lord has said to me this night." And he said to him, "Speak."

ERV

Then Samuel said unto Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what the LORD hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say on.

NHEB

Then Samuel said to Saul, "Stay, and I will tell you what the LORD has said to me last night." He said to him, "Say on."

SMT

And Samuel will say to Saul, Desist, and I will announce to thee what Jehovah spake to me by night. And they will say to him, Speak.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 15:16

ThenSamuelH8050Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntoSaulH7586Proper Name Masculine StayH7503VerbandIwilltellH5046VerbtheewhattheLORDH3068Proper NamehathsaidH1696VerbtomethisnightH3915Noun MasculineAndhesaidH559VerbuntohimSayonH1696Verb

Commentary for 1 Samuel 15:16

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Overview of 1 Samuel 15:16

Summary

Samuel demands Saul listen while he reports God's message

Place

Gilgal

Event

Samuel prepares prophecy

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC