Verse

1 Samuel 9:26

ESV Then at the break of dawn Samuel called to Saul on the roof, "Up, that I may send you on your way." So Saul arose, and both he and Samuel went out into the street.
NIV They rose about daybreak, and Samuel called to Saul on the roof, "Get ready, and I will send you on your way." When Saul got ready, he and Samuel went outside together.
NASB And they got up early; and at daybreak Samuel called to Saul on the roof, saying, 'Get up, so that I may send you on your way.' So Saul got up, and both he and Samuel went out into the street.
CSB They got up early, and just before dawn, Samuel called to Saul on the roof, "Get up, and I’ll send you on your way!" Saul got up, and both he and Samuel went outside.
NLT At daybreak the next morning, Samuel called to Saul, 'Get up! It’s time you were on your way.' So Saul got ready, and he and Samuel left the house together.
KJV And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, Up, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad.
NKJV They arose early; and it was about the dawning of the day that Samuel called to Saul on the top of the house, saying, “Get up, that I may send you on your way.” And Saul arose, and both of them went outside, he and Samuel.

What does 1 Samuel 9:26 mean?

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Context Summary
First Samuel 9:15–27 explains how the Lord had prepared Samuel to meet Saul. God told Samuel to expect a visit, and that person was God's choice for Israel's first king. Samuel treats Saul to a feast of honor. Saul is confused, as his tribe and clan are much below others in the nation. Before Saul leaves, Samuel sends Saul's servant ahead so he can speak with Saul in private.
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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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