Devine Scripture

1 Samuel 9:20

1 Samuel chapter 9 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And for whom is all that is desirable in Israel? Is it not for thee, and for all thy father’s house?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And on whom is all the desire of Israel? Is it not on thee, and on all thy father’s house?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And for whom is all that is desirable in Israel? Is it not for thee, and for all thy father’s house?

Context

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.

v.20This passage

v.21And Saul answered and said, Am not I a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel? and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? wherefore then speakest thou to me after this manner?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Samuel 9:3

    And the asses of Kish, Saul’s father, were lost. And Kish said to Saul his son, Take now one of the servants with thee, and arise, go seek the asses.

  • Psalms 62:10

    Trust not in oppression, And become not vain in robbery: If riches increase, set not your heart thereon.

  • 1 Samuel 12:13

    Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have asked for: and, behold, Jehovah hath set a king over you.

  • 1 Samuel 8:19

    But the people refused to hearken unto the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay: but we will have a king over us,

  • 1 Samuel 8:5

    and they said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.

  • Colossians 3:2

    Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.