1 Samuel 9:11-21
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 9
11As they went up the slope to the city, they found young women going out to draw water, and they said to them, 'Is the seer here?' 12They answered them and said, 'He is; see, he is ahead of you. Hurry now, for he has come into the city today, because the people have a sacrifice on the high place today. 13As soon as you enter the city you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat, for the people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; afterward those who are invited will eat. Now then, go up, for you will find him about this time.' 14So they went up to the city. As they came into the city, behold, Samuel was coming out toward them to go up to the high place.
15Now a day before Saul’s coming, the LORD had revealed this to Samuel, saying,
16'About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you shall anoint him as ruler over My people Israel; and he will save My people from the hand of the Philistines. For I have considered My people, because their outcry has come to Me.'
17When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said to him, 'Behold, the man of whom I spoke to you! This one shall rule over My people.'
18Then Saul approached Samuel at the gateway and said, 'Please tell me where the seer’s house is.'
19And Samuel answered Saul and said, 'I am the seer. Go up ahead of me to the high place, for you shall eat with me today; and in the morning I will let you go, and will tell you everything that is on your mind.
20And as for your donkeys that wandered off three days ago, do not be concerned about them, for they have been found. And for whom is everything that is desirable in Israel? Is it not for you and for all your father’s household?'
21Saul replied, 'Am I not a Benjaminite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel, and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? Why then have you spoken to me in this way?'
King James Version
Chapter 9
11And as they went up the hill to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, and said unto them, Is the seer here? 12And they answered them, and said, He is; behold, he is before you: make haste now, for he came to day to the city; for there is a sacrifice of the people to day in the high place: 13As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until he come, because he doth bless the sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that be bidden. Now therefore get you up; for about this time ye shall find him. 14And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place. 15Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying, 16To morrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be captain over my people Israel, that he may save my people out of the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, because their cry is come unto me. 17And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people.
18Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house is.
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 to morrow I will let thee go, and will tell thee all that is in thine heart.
20And 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?
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 so to me?
Christian Standard Bible
12The women answered, "Yes, he is ahead of you. Hurry, he just now entered the city, because there's a sacrifice for the people at the high place today.
13As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes to the high place to eat. The people won't eat until he comes because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests can eat. Go up immediately--you can find him now."
14So they went up toward the city.Saul and his servant were entering the city when they saw Samuel coming toward them on his way to the high place.
15Now the day before Saul's arrival, the Lord had informed Samuel,
16"At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him ruler over my people Israel. He will save them from the Philistines because I have seen the affliction of my people, for their cry has come to me."
17When Samuel saw Saul, the Lord told him, "Here is the man I told you about; he will govern my people."
19"I am the seer," Samuel answered. "Go up ahead of me to the high place and eat with me today. When I send you off in the morning, I'll tell you everything that's in your heart.
20As for the donkeys that wandered away from you three days ago, don't worry about them because they've been found. And who does all Israel desire but you and all your father's family? "
New Living Translation
12'Yes,' they replied. 'Stay right on this road. He is at the town gates. He has just arrived to take part in a public sacrifice up at the place of worship.
13Hurry and catch him before he goes up there to eat. The guests won't begin eating until he arrives to bless the food.'
15Now the LORD had told Samuel the previous day,
16'About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him to be the leader of my people, Israel. He will rescue them from the Philistines, for I have looked down on my people in mercy and have heard their cry.'
19'I am the seer!' Samuel replied. 'Go up to the place of worship ahead of me. We will eat there together, and in the morning I'll tell you what you want to know and send you on your way.
20And don't worry about those donkeys that were lost three days ago, for they have been found. And I am here to tell you that you and your family are the focus of all Israel's hopes.'
English Standard Version
Chapter 9
11As they went up the hill to the city, they met young women coming out to draw water and said to them, “Is the seer here?” 12They answered, “He is; behold, he is just ahead of you. Hurry. He has come just now to the city, because the people have a sacrifice today on the high place. 13As soon as you enter the city you will find him, before he goes up to the high place to eat. For the people will not eat till he comes, since he must bless the sacrifice; afterward those who are invited will eat. Now go up, for you will meet him immediately.” 14So they went up to the city. As they were entering the city, they saw Samuel coming out toward them on his way up to the high place.
15Now the day before Saul came, the LORD had revealed to Samuel:
16“Tomorrow about this time I will send to you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you shall anoint him to be prince over my people Israel. He shall save my people from the hand of the Philistines. For I have seen my people, because their cry has come to me.”
17When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD told him, “Here is the man of whom I spoke to you! He it is who shall restrain my people.”
18Then Saul approached Samuel in the gate and said, “Tell me where is the house of the seer?”
19Samuel answered Saul, “I am the seer. Go up before me to the high place, for today you shall eat with me, and in the morning I will let you go and will tell you all that is on your mind.
20As for your donkeys that were lost three days ago, do not set your mind on them, for they have been found. And for whom is all that is desirable in Israel? Is it not for you and for all your father’s house?”
21Saul answered, “Am I not a Benjaminite, from the least of the tribes of Israel? And is not my clan the humblest of all the clans of the tribe of Benjamin? Why then have you spoken to me in this way?”
New International Version
12He is,' they answered. 'He's ahead of you. Hurry now; he has just come to our town today, for the people have a sacrifice at the high place.
13As soon as you enter the town, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not begin eating until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; afterward, those who are invited will eat. Go up now; you should find him about this time."
15Now the day before Saul came, the LORD had revealed this to Samuel:
16About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him ruler over my people Israel; he will deliver them from the hand of the Philistines. I have looked on my people, for their cry has reached me.'
19I am the seer,' Samuel replied. 'Go up ahead of me to the high place, for today you are to eat with me, and in the morning I will send you on your way and will tell you all that is in your heart.
20As for the donkeys you lost three days ago, do not worry about them; they have been found. And to whom is all the desire of Israel turned, if not to you and your whole family line?'
La Biblia de las Américas
Chapter 9
11Según subían por la cuesta de la ciudad, se encontraron con unas muchachas que salían a sacar agua y les dijeron: ¿Está aquí el vidente? 12Y ellas les respondieron, y dijeron: Sí, he aquí está delante de ti. Apresúrate ahora, pues hoy ha venido a la ciudad porque el pueblo tiene hoy un sacrificio en el lugar alto. 13Cuando entréis en la ciudad lo encontraréis antes que suba al lugar alto a comer, pues el pueblo no comerá hasta que él llegue, porque él tiene que bendecir el sacrificio ; después comerán los convidados. Subid ahora, que lo encontraréis enseguida. 14Ellos, pues, subieron a la ciudad. Cuando entraban a la ciudad, he aquí que Samuel salía hacia ellos para subir al lugar alto.
15Ahora bien, un día antes de la llegada de Saúl, el SEÑOR había revelado esto a Samuel diciendo :
16Mañana como a esta hora te enviaré un hombre de la tierra de Benjamín, lo ungirás para que sea príncipe sobre mi pueblo Israel, y él librará a mi pueblo de la mano de los filisteos. Porque yo he visto la aflicción de mi pueblo, pues su clamor ha llegado hasta mí.
17Cuando Samuel vio a Saúl, el SEÑOR le dijo : He aquí el hombre de quien te hablé. Este gobernará a mi pueblo.
18Entonces Saúl se acercó a Samuel en medio de la puerta y le dijo: Te ruego que me enseñes dónde está la casa del vidente.
19Respondió Samuel a Saúl y dijo: Yo soy el vidente. Sube delante de mí al lugar alto, pues hoy comerás conmigo, y por la mañana te dejaré ir y te declararé todo lo que está en tu corazón.
20En cuanto a tus asnas que se perdieron hace tres días, no te preocupes por ellas pues han sido halladas. Y ¿para quién es todo lo deseable en Israel ? ¿No es para ti y para toda la casa de tu padre?
21Saúl respondió, y dijo: ¿No soy yo benjamita, de la más pequeña de las tribus de Israel, y no es mi familia la menos importante de todas las familias de la tribu de Benjamín ? ¿Por qué, pues, me hablas de esta manera?
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
Chapter 9
11Según subían por la cuesta de la ciudad, se encontraron con unas muchachas que salían a sacar agua y les preguntaron: “¿Está aquí el vidente?” 12Y ellas les respondieron: “Sí, él va delante de ustedes. Apresúrense ahora, pues ha venido a la ciudad porque el pueblo tiene hoy un sacrificio en el lugar alto. 13Cuando entren en la ciudad lo encontrarán antes que suba al lugar alto a comer, pues el pueblo no comerá hasta que él llegue, porque él tiene que bendecir el sacrificio; después comerán los convidados. Suban ahora, que lo encontrarán enseguida.” 14Ellos, pues, subieron a la ciudad. Cuando entraban a la ciudad, Samuel salía hacia ellos para subir al lugar alto.
15Ahora bien, un día antes de la llegada de Saúl, el SEÑOR había revelado esto a Samuel:
16“Mañana como a esta hora te enviaré un hombre de la tierra de Benjamín, lo ungirás para que sea príncipe sobre Mi pueblo Israel, y él librará a Mi pueblo del dominio de los Filisteos. Porque Yo he visto la aflicción de Mi pueblo, pues su clamor ha llegado hasta Mí.”
17Cuando Samuel vio a Saúl, el SEÑOR le dijo: “Este es el hombre de quien te hablé. El gobernará a Mi pueblo.”
18Entonces Saúl se acercó a Samuel en medio de la puerta y le dijo: “Le ruego que me enseñe dónde está la casa del vidente.”
19Respondió Samuel a Saúl: “Yo soy el vidente. Sube delante de mí al lugar alto, pues hoy comerás conmigo, y por la mañana te dejaré ir y te declararé todo lo que está en tu corazón.
20En cuanto a tus asnas que se perdieron hace tres días, no te preocupes por ellas pues han sido halladas. Y ¿para quién es todo lo deseable en Israel? ¿No es para ti y para toda la casa de tu padre?”
21Saúl respondió: “¿No soy yo Benjamita, de la más pequeña de las tribus de Israel, y no es mi familia la menos importante de todas las familias de la tribu de Benjamín? ¿Por qué, pues, me habla de esta manera?”
Nueva Versión Internacional
12?Sí, está más adelante —contestaron ellas—. Dense prisa, que acaba de llegar a la ciudad, y el pueblo va a ofrecer un sacrificio en el santuario del cerro.
13Cuando entren en la ciudad lo encontrarán, si llegan antes de que suba al santuario para comer. La gente no empezará a comer hasta que él llegue, pues primero tiene que bendecir el sacrificio, y luego los invitados comerán. Así que vayan de inmediato, que hoy mismo lo van a encontrar.
15Un día antes de que Saúl llegara, el SEÑOR le había hecho esta revelación a Samuel:
16«Mañana, a esta hora, te voy a enviar un hombre de la tierra de Benjamín. Lo ungirás como gobernante de mi pueblo Israel, para que lo libre del poder de los filisteos. Me he compadecido de mi pueblo, pues sus gritos de angustia han llegado hasta mí».
17Cuando Samuel vio a Saúl, el SEÑOR le dijo: «Ahí tienes al hombre de quien te hablé; él gobernará a mi pueblo».
Reina-Valera 1960
Chapter 9
11Y cuando subían por la cuesta de la ciudad, hallaron unas doncellas que salían por agua, a las cuales dijeron: ¿Está en este lugar el vidente? 12Ellas, respondiéndoles, dijeron: Sí; helo allí delante de ti; date prisa, pues, porque hoy ha venido a la ciudad en atención a que el pueblo tiene hoy un sacrificio en el lugar alto. 13Cuando entréis en la ciudad, le encontraréis luego, antes que suba al lugar alto a comer; pues el pueblo no comerá hasta que él haya llegado, por cuanto él es el que bendice el sacrificio; después de esto comen los convidados. Subid, pues, ahora, porque ahora le hallaréis. 14Ellos entonces subieron a la ciudad; y cuando estuvieron en medio de ella, he aquí Samuel venía hacía ellos para subir al lugar alto. 15Y un día antes que Saúl viniese, Jehová había revelado al oído de Samuel, diciendo:
16Mañana a esta misma hora yo enviaré a ti un varón de la tierra de Benjamín, al cual ungirás por príncipe sobre mi pueblo Israel, y salvará a mi pueblo de mano de los filisteos; porque yo he mirado a mi pueblo, por cuanto su clamor ha llegado hasta mí.
17Y luego que Samuel vio a Saúl, Jehová le dijo: He aquí éste es el varón del cual te hablé; éste gobernará a mi pueblo.
18Acercándose, pues, Saúl a Samuel en medio de la puerta, le dijo: Te ruego que me enseñes dónde está la casa del vidente.
19Y Samuel respondió a Saúl, diciendo: Yo soy el vidente; sube delante de mí al lugar alto, y come hoy conmigo, y por la mañana te despacharé, y te descubriré todo lo que está en tu corazón.
20Y de las asnas que se te perdieron hace ya tres días, pierde cuidado de ellas, porque se han hallado. Mas ¿para quién es todo lo que hay de codiciable en Israel, sino para ti y para toda la casa de tu padre?
21Saúl respondió y dijo: ¿No soy yo hijo de Benjamín, de la más pequeña de las tribus de Israel? Y mi familia ¿no es la más pequeña de todas las familias de la tribu de Benjamín? ¿Por qué, pues, me has dicho cosa semejante?
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