1 Samuel 9:18
What does 1 Samuel 9:18 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Samuel 9:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer’s house is.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer’s house is.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer’s house is.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Then Saul came up to Samuel in the doorway of the town and said, Give me directions, if you will be so good, to the house of the seer.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Saul draweth nigh to Samuel in the midst of the gate, and saith, `Declare, I pray thee, to me, where <FI>is<Fi> this--the seer's house?'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Saul came to Samuel in the midst of the gate, and said: Tell me, I pray thee, where is the house of the seer?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Saul drew near to Samuel in the midst of the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house is.
Context
v.17And when Samuel saw Saul, Jehovah said unto him, Behold, the man of whom I spake to thee! this same shall have authority over my people.
v.18This passage
v.19And Samuel answered Saul, and said, I am the seer; go up before me unto the high place, for ye shall eat with me to-day: and in the morning I will let thee go, and will tell thee all that is in thy heart.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore 1 Samuel 9
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on 1 Samuel 9.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Beauty and Appearance
Scripture teaches that true beauty is found in the inner person and a gentle spirit, rather than outward adornment or physical perfection.
Topic
Bible Verses About Body Image
Our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made by God, and these scriptures help us to see ourselves through His eyes.
Topic
Bible Verses About Cremation
The Bible never commands burial or forbids cremation, and these verses show why the God who made us from dust is not limited by what happens to our bodies.