1 Samuel 9:14
What does 1 Samuel 9:14 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Samuel 9:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they went up to the city; and as they came within the city, behold, Samuel came out toward them, to go up to the high place.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they went up to the city; and as they came within the city, behold, Samuel came out toward them, to go up to the high place.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So they went up to the town, and when they came inside the town, Samuel came face to face with them on his way to the high place.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And they go up in to the city; they are coming in to the midst of the city, and lo, Samuel is coming out to meet them, to go up to the high place;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And they went up into the city. And when they were walking in the midst of the city, behold Samuel was coming out over against them, to go up to the high place.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they went up into the city. As they were coming into the midst of the city, behold, Samuel was coming out towards them, to go up to the high place.
Context
v.13As soon as ye are come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he goeth up to the high place to eat; for the people will not eat until he come, because he doth bless the sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that are bidden. Now therefore get you up; for at this time ye shall find him.
v.14This passage
v.15Now Jehovah had revealed unto Samuel a day before Saul came, saying,
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