1 Samuel 10:1
American King James Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it on his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD has anointed you to be captain over his inheritance?
American Standard Version Then Samuel took the vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not that Jehovah hath anointed thee to be prince over his inheritance?
King James Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?
World English Bible Then Samuel took the vial of oil and poured it on his head, then kissed him and said, “Hasn’t Yahweh anointed you to be prince over his inheritance?
1 Samuel 10:2
American King James When you are departed from me to day, then you shall find two men by Rachel's sepulcher in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say to you, The asses which you went to seek are found: and, see, your father has left the care of the asses, and sorrows for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?
American Standard Version When thou art departed from me to-day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre, in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found; and, lo, thy father hath left off caring for the asses, and is anxious for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?
King James When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?
World English Bible When you have departed from me today, then you will find two men by Rachel’s tomb, on the border of Benjamin at Zelzah. They will tell you, ‘The donkeys which you went to look for have been found; and behold, your father has stopped caring about the donkeys and is anxious for you, saying, “What shall I do for my son?”’
1 Samuel 10:3
American King James Then shall you go on forward from there, and you shall come to the plain of Tabor, and there shall meet you three men going up to God to Bethel, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine:
American Standard Version Then shalt thou go on forward from thence, and thou shalt come to the oak of Tabor; and there shall meet thee there three men going up to God to Beth-el, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine:
King James Then shalt thou go on forward from thence, and thou shalt come to the plain of Tabor, and there shall meet thee three men going up to God to Bethel, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine:
World English Bible “Then you will go on forward from there, and you will come to the oak of Tabor. Three men will meet you there going up to God to Bethel: one carrying three young goats, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a container of wine.
1 Samuel 10:4
American King James And they will salute you, and give you two loaves of bread; which you shall receive of their hands.
American Standard Version and they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread, which thou shalt receive of their hand.
King James And they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread; which thou shalt receive of their hands.
World English Bible They will greet you and give you two loaves of bread, which you shall receive from their hand.
1 Samuel 10:5
American King James After that you shall come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when you are come thither to the city, that you shall meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a tabret, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they shall prophesy:
American Standard Version After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a band of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a timbrel, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they will be prophesying:
King James After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a tabret, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they shall prophesy:
World English Bible “After that you will come to the hill of God, where the garrison of the Philistines is; and it will happen, when you have come there to the city, that you will meet a band of prophets coming down from the high place with a lute, a tambourine, a pipe, and a harp before them; and they will be prophesying.
1 Samuel 10:6
American King James And the Spirit of the LORD will come on you, and you shall prophesy with them, and shall be turned into another man.
American Standard Version and the Spirit of Jehovah will come mightily upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.
King James And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.
World English Bible Then Yahweh’s Spirit will come mightily on you, then you will prophesy with them and will be turned into another man.
1 Samuel 10:7
American King James And let it be, when these signs are come to you, that you do as occasion serve you; for God is with you.
American Standard Version And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion shall serve thee; for God is with thee.
King James And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion serve thee; for God is with thee.
World English Bible Let it be, when these signs have come to you, that you do what is appropriate for the occasion; for God is with you.
1 Samuel 10:8
American King James And you shall go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I will come down to you, to offer burnt offerings, and to sacrifice sacrifices of peace offerings: seven days shall you tarry, till I come to you, and show you what you shall do.
American Standard Version And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I will come down unto thee, to offer burnt-offerings, and to sacrifice sacrifices of peace-offerings: seven days shalt thou tarry, till I come unto thee, and show thee what thou shalt do.
King James And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I will come down unto thee, to offer burnt offerings, and to sacrifice sacrifices of peace offerings: seven days shalt thou tarry, till I come to thee, and show thee what thou shalt do.
World English Bible “Go down ahead of me to Gilgal; and behold, I will come down to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice sacrifices of peace offerings. Wait seven days, until I come to you and show you what you are to do.”
1 Samuel 10:9
American King James And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day.
American Standard Version And it was so, that, when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day.
King James And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day.
World English Bible It was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart; and all those signs happened that day.
1 Samuel 10:10
American King James And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came on him, and he prophesied among them.
American Standard Version And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a band of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came mightily upon him, and he prophesied among them.
King James And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.
World English Bible When they came there to the hill, behold, a band of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came mightily on him, and he prophesied among them.
1 Samuel 10:11
American King James And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?
American Standard Version And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied with the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?
King James And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?
World English Bible When all who knew him before saw that, behold, he prophesied with the prophets, then the people said to one another, “What is this that has come to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?”
1 Samuel 10:12
American King James And one of the same place answered and said, But who is their father? Therefore it became a proverb, Is Saul also among the prophets?
American Standard Version And one of the same place answered and said, And who is their father? Therefore it became a proverb, Is Saul also among the prophets?
King James And one of the same place answered and said, But who is their father? Therefore it became a proverb, Is Saul also among the prophets?
World English Bible One from the same place answered, “Who is their father?” Therefore it became a proverb, “Is Saul also among the prophets?”
1 Samuel 10:13
American King James And when he had made an end of prophesying, he came to the high place.
American Standard Version And when he had made an end of prophesying, he came to the high place.
King James And when he had made an end of prophesying, he came to the high place.
World English Bible When he had finished prophesying, he came to the high place.
1 Samuel 10:14
American King James And Saul's uncle said to him and to his servant, Where went you? And he said, To seek the asses: and when we saw that they were no where, we came to Samuel.
American Standard Version And Saul's uncle said unto him and to his servant, Whither went ye? And he said, To seek the asses; and when we saw that they were not found, we came to Samuel.
King James And Saul's uncle said unto him and to his servant, Whither went ye? And he said, To seek the asses: and when we saw that they were no where, we came to Samuel.
World English Bible Saul’s uncle said to him and to his servant, “Where did you go?” He said, “To seek the donkeys. When we saw that they were not found, we came to Samuel.”
1 Samuel 10:15
American King James And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray you, what Samuel said to you.
American Standard Version And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you.
King James And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you.
World English Bible Saul’s uncle said, “Please tell me what Samuel said to you.”
1 Samuel 10:16
American King James And Saul said to his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found. But of the matter of the kingdom, whereof Samuel spoke, he told him not.
American Standard Version And Saul said unto his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found. But concerning the matter of the kingdom, whereof Samuel spake, he told him not.
King James And Saul said unto his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found. But of the matter of the kingdom, whereof Samuel spake, he told him not.
World English Bible Saul said to his uncle, “He told us plainly that the donkeys were found.” But concerning the matter of the kingdom, of which Samuel spoke, he didn’t tell him.
1 Samuel 10:17
American King James And Samuel called the people together to the LORD to Mizpeh;
American Standard Version And Samuel called the people together unto Jehovah to Mizpah;
King James And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpeh;
World English Bible Samuel called the people together to Yahweh to Mizpah;
1 Samuel 10:18
American King James And said to the children of Israel, Thus said the LORD God of Israel, I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all kingdoms, and of them that oppressed you:
American Standard Version and he said unto the children of Israel, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all the kingdoms that oppressed you:
King James And said unto the children of Israel, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all kingdoms, and of them that oppressed you:
World English Bible and he said to the children of Israel, “Yahweh, the God of Israel, says ‘I brought Israel up out of Egypt and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all the kingdoms that oppressed you.’
1 Samuel 10:19
American King James And you have this day rejected your God, who himself saved you out of all your adversities and your tribulations; and you have said to him, No, but set a king over us. Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes, and by your thousands.
American Standard Version but ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saveth you out of all your calamities and your distresses; and ye have said unto him, `Nay', but set a king over us. Now therefore present yourselves before Jehovah by your tribes, and by your thousands.
King James And ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saved you out of all your adversities and your tribulations; and ye have said unto him, Nay, but set a king over us. Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes, and by your thousands.
World English Bible But you have today rejected your God, who himself saves you out of all your calamities and your distresses; and you have said to him, ‘No! Set a king over us!’ Now therefore present yourselves before Yahweh by your tribes and by your thousands.”
1 Samuel 10:20
American King James And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken.
American Standard Version So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken.
King James And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken.
World English Bible So Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was chosen.
1 Samuel 10:21
American King James When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was taken, and Saul the son of Kish was taken: and when they sought him, he could not be found.
American Standard Version And he brought the tribe of Benjamin near by their families; and the family of the Matrites was taken; and Saul the son of Kish was taken: but when they sought him, he could not be found.
King James When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was taken, and Saul the son of Kish was taken: and when they sought him, he could not be found.
World English Bible He brought the tribe of Benjamin near by their families and the family of the Matrites was chosen. Then Saul the son of Kish was chosen; but when they looked for him, he could not be found.
1 Samuel 10:22
American King James Therefore they inquired of the LORD further, if the man should yet come thither. And the LORD answered, Behold he has hid himself among the stuff.
American Standard Version Therefore they asked of Jehovah further, Is there yet a man to come hither? And Jehovah answered, Behold, he hath hid himself among the baggage.
King James Therefore they inquired of the LORD further, if the man should yet come thither. And the LORD answered, Behold he hath hid himself among the stuff.
World English Bible Therefore they asked of Yahweh further, “Is there yet a man to come here?” Yahweh answered, “Behold, he has hidden himself among the baggage.”
1 Samuel 10:23
American King James And they ran and fetched him there: and when he stood among the people, he was higher than any of the people from his shoulders and upward.
American Standard Version And they ran and fetched him thence; and when he stood among the people, he was higher than any of the people from his shoulders and upward.
King James And they ran and fetched him thence: and when he stood among the people, he was higher than any of the people from his shoulders and upward.
World English Bible They ran and got him there. When he stood among the people, he was higher than any of the people from his shoulders and upward.
1 Samuel 10:24
American King James And Samuel said to all the people, See you him whom the LORD has chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.
American Standard Version And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom Jehovah hath chosen, that there is none like him along all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, `Long' live the king.
King James And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.
World English Bible Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see him whom Yahweh has chosen, that there is no one like him among all the people?” All the people shouted and said, “Long live the king!”
1 Samuel 10:25
American King James Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.
American Standard Version Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before Jehovah. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.
King James Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.
World English Bible Then Samuel told the people the regulations of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book and laid it up before Yahweh. Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.
1 Samuel 10:26
American King James And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched.
American Standard Version And Saul also went to his house to Gibeah; and there went with him the host, whose hearts God had touched.
King James And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched.
World English Bible Saul also went to his house in Gibeah; and the army went with him, whose hearts God had touched.
1 Samuel 10:27
American King James But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought no presents. But he held his peace.
American Standard Version But certain worthless fellows said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no present. But he held his peace.
King James But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought no presents. But he held his peace.
World English Bible But certain worthless fellows said, “How could this man save us?” They despised him, and brought him no tribute. But he held his peace.