1 Samuel 9:18

Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house is.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 9:18

BSB

Saul approached Samuel in the gateway and asked, "Would you please tell me where the seer's house is?"

AKJV

Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray you, where the seer's house is.

CPDV

Then Saul drew near to Samuel, at the middle of the gate, and he said, "Tell me, I beg you: where is the house of the seer?"

ERV

Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house is.

NHEB

Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, "Please tell me where the seer's house is."

SMT

And Saul will draw near to Samuel in the midst of the gate, and he will say, Announce to me, now, where the house of him seeing.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 9:18

ThenSaulH7586Proper Name MasculinedrewnearH5066VerbtoSamuelH8050Proper Name Masculine inH8432Noun MasculinethegateH8179Noun MasculineandsaidH559Verb TellH5046VerbmeIpraytheewhereH335theseer'sH7200Verb houseH1004Noun Masculineis

Commentary for 1 Samuel 9:18

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 9:18

Summary

Saul asks Samuel where the prophet lives

Place

Gate

Event

Saul questions Samuel

Estimated Time Period

c. 1050 BC