1 Samuel 15:5 — King James Bible Online

Other Translations for 1 Samuel 15:5

BSB

Saul came to the city of Amalek and lay in wait in the valley.

AKJV

And Saul came to a city of Amalek, and laid wait in the valley.

CPDV

And when Saul had arrived as far as the city of Amalek, he placed ambushes at the torrent.

ERV

And Saul came to the city of Amalek, and laid wait in the valley.

NHEB

Saul came to the city of Amalek, and lay in wait in the valley.

SMT

And Saul will come even to a city of Amalek, and he will lie in wait by the torrent.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 15:5

AndSaulH7586Proper Name Masculine cameH935VerbtoacityH5892Noun MasculineofAmalekH6002Proper Name MasculineandlaidwaitH7378VerbinthevalleyH5158Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 15:5

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Overview of 1 Samuel 15:5

Summary

Saul positions forces strategically in Amalekite territory

Place

Amalek

Event

Forces positioned ambush

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC