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1 Samuel 9:15
Now on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative records that on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD speaks directly to Samuel. This communication occurs precisely as Samuel approaches the high place and Saul enters the city.
The words — The text employs גָּלָ֖ה (ga.Lah), translated literally as "he had uncovered," to describe the LORD's action toward Samuel. This verb denotes the removal of concealment regarding the coming ruler.
The thread — This revelation initiates the anointing of Saul, later confirmed in 1 Samuel 15:1 and recalled in Acts 13:21. The pattern of God revealing His plans to prophets before fulfillment continues in 2 Samuel 7:27.
Why it lands — The passage states that divine communication precedes human action, requiring readers to recognize God's timing over political circumstances. It demands attention to how God orchestrates events according to His word rather than human observation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,
Cross-references
- Acts 13:21 Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.
- 1 Samuel 15:1 Then Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people Israel. Now therefore, listen to the words of the LORD.
- 2 Samuel 7:27 For You, O LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant when You said, ‘I will build a house for you.’ Therefore Your servant has found the courage to offer this prayer to You.
- Job 33:16 He opens their ears and terrifies them with warnings
- Psalms 25:14 The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.
- Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.
- 1 Samuel 20:2 “Far from it!” Jonathan replied. “You will not die. Indeed, my father does nothing, great or small, without telling me. So why would he hide this matter from me? This cannot be true!”
- Mark 14:13 So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him,
- 1 Samuel 9:17 When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD told him, “Here is the man of whom I spoke; he shall rule over My people.”
- Acts 27:23 For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me