1 Samuel 9:17

And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 9:17

BSB
When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD told him, "Here is the man of whom I spoke; he shall rule over My people."
AKJV
And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said to him, Behold the man whom I spoke to you of! this same shall reign over my people.
CPDV
And when Samuel had caught sight of Saul, the Lord said to him: "Behold, the man about whom I spoke to you. This one shall rule over my people."
ERV
And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man of whom I spake to thee! this same shall have authority over my people.
NHEB
When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said to him, "Look, the man of whom I spoke to you. This one shall have authority over my people."
SMT
And Samuel saw Saul, and Jehovah answered him, Behold the man that I said to thee, He shall rule over my people.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 9:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 9:17
Summary
Samuel recognizes chosen leader standing before him
Event
Samuel identifies chosen one
Estimated Time Period
c. 1050 BC
Category
Narrative