1 Samuel 9:10

ESV And Saul said to his servant, "Well said; come, let us go." So they went to the city where the man of God was.

NIV "Good," Saul said to his servant. "Come, let’s go." So they set out for the town where the man of God was.

NASB Then Saul said to his servant, 'Good idea; come, let’s go.' So they went to the city where the man of God was.

CSB "Good," Saul replied to his servant. "Come on, let’s go." So they went to the city where the man of God was.

NLT All right,' Saul agreed, 'let’s try it!' So they started into the town where the man of God lived.

KJV Then said Saul to his servant, Well said; come, let us go. So they went unto the city where the man of God was.

NKJV Then Saul said to his servant, “Well said; come, let us go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was.

What does 1 Samuel 9:10 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on 1 Samuel chapter 9, verse-level content coming soon!

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Context Summary
First Samuel 9:1–14 begins the story of Saul, first king of Israel. Saul and his servant spend three days looking for lost donkeys before seeking help. They ask for the local seer—the original term for a "prophet"—and are sent to Samuel. Neither man realizes they are expected and that the Lord has special plans for Saul.

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Chapter Summary
The story of Saul, first king of Israel, begins with him searching the Ephraim hill country for lost donkeys. He stops at Ramah to ask the prophet there for help. The seer, Samuel, has been told by God to expect a man to come at this time. Samuel will anoint this man as the prince of Israel. Samuel makes Saul the guest of honor at a sacrificial feast and then brings him home to sleep on his roof. As Saul is leaving town the next day, Samuel stops and says it is time to reveal the word of God to Saul.

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