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1 Samuel 9:16-18
Easy-to-Read Version
1 Samuel 9:16-18
Easy-to-Read Version
16 “At this time tomorrow I will send a man to you. He will be from the tribe of Benjamin. You must anoint him and make him the new leader over my people Israel. This man will save my people from the Philistines. I have seen my people suffering,[a] and I have heard their cries for help.”
17 When Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said to Samuel, “This is the man I told you about. He will rule my people.”
18 Saul went up to a man near the gate to ask directions. This man just happened to be Samuel. Saul said, “Excuse me. Could you tell me where the seer’s house is?”
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- 1 Samuel 9:16 suffering This is from the ancient Greek version.
1 Samuel 9:16-18
New International Version
1 Samuel 9:16-18
New International Version
16 “About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint(A) him ruler(B) over my people Israel; he will deliver(C) them from the hand of the Philistines.(D) I have looked on my people, for their cry(E) has reached me.”
17 When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the Lord said to him, “This(F) is the man I spoke to you about; he will govern my people.”
18 Saul approached Samuel in the gateway and asked, “Would you please tell me where the seer’s house is?”
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