Thematic Bible
1 Samuel 9:1 (show verse)
There was an influential man of Benjamin named Kish son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, son of a Benjaminite.
Abiel » A benjamite
Abner » Cousin of saul
Aphiah » A benjamite
Bechorath » Son of aphiah
Benjamin » Tribe of » Saul, the first king of israel, from
tribe of Benjamin » Furnished the first king to israel
tribe of Benjamin » Celebrated persons of;
tribe of Benjamin » Celebrated persons of; » Kish
Kish » Father of saul
saul » King of israel » A benjamite, son of kish
Zeror » Father of abiel
Abner » Cousin of saul
Aphiah » A benjamite
Bechorath » Son of aphiah
Benjamin » Tribe of » Saul, the first king of israel, from
tribe of Benjamin » Furnished the first king to israel
tribe of Benjamin » Celebrated persons of;
tribe of Benjamin » Celebrated persons of; » Kish
Kish » Father of saul
saul » King of israel » A benjamite, son of kish
Zeror » Father of abiel
1 Samuel 9:2 (show verse)
He had a son named Saul, an impressive young man. There was no one more impressive among the Israelites than he. He stood a head taller than anyone else.
Appearances » Deceitful » General references to
tribe of Benjamin » Furnished the first king to israel
Kish » Father of saul
saul » King of israel » His personal appearance
saul » King of israel » A benjamite, son of kish
Saul, king of israel » The man who lost a crown characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)
tribe of Benjamin » Furnished the first king to israel
Kish » Father of saul
saul » King of israel » His personal appearance
saul » King of israel » A benjamite, son of kish
Saul, king of israel » The man who lost a crown characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)
1 Samuel 9:3 (show verse)
One day the donkeys of Saul’s father Kish wandered off. Kish said to his son Saul, “Take one of the attendants with you and go look for the donkeys.”
1 Samuel 9:4 (show verse)
Saul and his attendant went through the hill country of Ephraim and then through the region of Shalishah, but they didn’t find them. They went through the region of Shaalim—nothing. Then they went through the Benjaminite region but still didn’t find them.
1 Samuel 9:5 (show verse)
When they came to the land of Zuph, Saul said to the attendant who was with him, “Come on, let’s go back, or my father will stop worrying about the donkeys and start worrying about us.”
1 Samuel 9:6 (show verse)
“Look,” the attendant said, “there’s a man of God in this city who is highly respected; everything he says is sure to come true. Let’s go there now. Maybe he’ll tell us which way we should go.”
1 Samuel 9:7 (show verse)
“Suppose we do go,” Saul said to his attendant, “what do we take the man? The food from our packs is gone, and there’s no gift to take to the man of God. What do we have?”
1 Samuel 9:8 (show verse)
The attendant answered Saul: “Here, I have a piece of silver. I’ll give it to the man of God, and he will tell us our way.”
Enquiring of God » Inquiring through the prophets, concerning perplexing questions » Business affairs
Inquiring of God » Inquiring through the prophets, concerning perplexing questions » Business affairs
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Fourth of a shekel
Presents » Things given as » Money
Prophets » Benefits of » Presents
Prophets » Presented with gifts by those who consulted them
Shekel » Fractions of, used in currency
Shekel » Fees paid in
Inquiring of God » Inquiring through the prophets, concerning perplexing questions » Business affairs
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Fourth of a shekel
Presents » Things given as » Money
Prophets » Benefits of » Presents
Prophets » Presented with gifts by those who consulted them
Shekel » Fractions of, used in currency
Shekel » Fees paid in
1 Samuel 9:9 (show verse)
Formerly in Israel, a man who was going to inquire of God would say, “Come, let’s go to the seer,” for the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.
1 Samuel 9:10 (show verse)
“Good,” Saul replied to his attendant. “Come on, let’s go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was.
1 Samuel 9:11 (show verse)
As they were climbing the hill to the city, they found some young women coming out to draw water and asked, “Is the seer here?”
1 Samuel 9:12 (show verse)
The women answered, “Yes, he is ahead of you. Hurry, he just now came to the city, because there’s a sacrifice for the people at the high place today.
1 Samuel 9:13 (show verse)
If you go quickly, you can catch up with 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.”
1 Samuel 9:14 (show verse)
So they went up toward the city.
Saul and his attendant were entering the city when they saw Samuel coming toward them on his way to the high place.
Saul and his attendant were entering the city when they saw Samuel coming toward them on his way to the high place.
No Themes for this verse.
1 Samuel 9:15 (show verse)
Now the day before Saul’s arrival, the Lord had informed Samuel,
1 Samuel 9:16 (show verse)
“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 hand of the Philistines because I have seen the affliction of My people, for their cry has come to Me.”
Anointing » In consecration » saul
sacred Anointing » Persons who received » Kings
tribe of Benjamin » Furnished the first king to israel
Captain » Signifying any commander, as
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Government » God in » In appointment of saul as king
King » Divinely authorized
Kings » God reserved to himself the choice of
Leaders » Men of God » Men raised up as deliverers of israel
Philistines » defeated » By saul and jonathan
Religious » Men of God » Men raised up as deliverers of israel
sacred Anointing » Persons who received » Kings
tribe of Benjamin » Furnished the first king to israel
Captain » Signifying any commander, as
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Government » God in » In appointment of saul as king
King » Divinely authorized
Kings » God reserved to himself the choice of
Leaders » Men of God » Men raised up as deliverers of israel
Philistines » defeated » By saul and jonathan
Religious » Men of God » Men raised up as deliverers of israel
1 Samuel 9:17 (show verse)
When Samuel saw Saul, the Lord told him, “Here is the man I told you about; he will rule over My people.”
1 Samuel 9:18 (show verse)
Saul approached Samuel in the gate area and asked, “Would you please tell me where the seer’s house is?”
No Themes for this verse.
1 Samuel 9:19 (show verse)
“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.
1 Samuel 9:20 (show verse)
As 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?”
No Themes for this verse.
1 Samuel 9:21 (show verse)
Saul responded, “Am I not a Benjaminite from the smallest of Israel’s tribes and isn’t my clan the least important of all the clans of the Benjaminite tribe? So why have you said something like this to me?”
1 Samuel 9:22 (show verse)
Samuel took Saul and his attendant, brought them to the banquet hall, and gave them a place at the head of the 30 or so men who had been invited.
1 Samuel 9:23 (show verse)
Then Samuel said to the cook, “Get the portion of meat that I gave you and told you to set aside.”
1 Samuel 9:24 (show verse)
The cook picked up the thigh and what was attached to it and set it before Saul. Then Samuel said, “Notice that the reserved piece is set before you. Eat it because it was saved for you for this solemn event at the time I said, ‘I’ve invited the people.’” So Saul ate with Samuel that day.
1 Samuel 9:25 (show verse)
Afterward, they went down from the high place to the city, and Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof.
No Themes for this verse.
1 Samuel 9:26 (show verse)
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.
No Themes for this verse.
1 Samuel 9:27 (show verse)
As they were going down to the edge of the city, Samuel said to Saul, “Tell the attendant to go on ahead of us, but you stay for a while, and I’ll reveal the word of God to you.” So the attendant went on.