1 Samuel 15:16
What does 1 Samuel 15:16 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Samuel 15:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Then Samuel said unto Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what Jehovah hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say on.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Then 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Then Samuel said unto Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what Jehovah hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say on.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Then Samuel said to Saul, Say no more! Let me give you word of what the Lord has said to me this night. And he said to him, Say on.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Samuel saith unto Saul, `Desist, and I declare to thee that which Jehovah hath spoken unto me to-night;' and he saith to him, `Speak.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Samuel said to Saul: Suffer me, and I will tell thee what the Lord hath said to me this night. And he said to him: Speak.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Samuel said to Saul, Stay, that I may tell thee what Jehovah has said to me this night. And he said to him, Say on.
Context
v.15And Saul said, They have brought them from the Amalekites: for the people spared the best of the sheep and of the oxen, to sacrifice unto Jehovah thy God; and the rest we have utterly destroyed.
v.16This passage
v.17And Samuel said, Though thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel? And Jehovah anointed thee king over Israel;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 12:7
Now therefore stand still, that I may plead with you before Jehovah concerning all the righteous acts of Jehovah, which he did to you and to your fathers.
- 1 Samuel 9:27
As they were going down at the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us (and he passed on), but stand thou still first, that I may cause thee to hear the word of God.
- 1 Kings 22:16
And the king said unto him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou speak unto me nothing but the truth in the name of Jehovah?
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore 1 Samuel 15
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on 1 Samuel 15.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About the Immutability of God
The immutability of God means He is unchanging in His character, nature, and promises, offering a secure hope.
Topic
Bible Verses About Idolatry
Idolatry is the worship of anything other than the one true God, a pervasive theme throughout the Bible.
Topic
Bible Verses About Obedience
Obedience to God is a foundational principle in the Christian faith, demonstrating our love and trust in Him.