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1 Samuel 15:1

King James Version (KJV)

Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD.

Translations

1 Samuel 15:1 - Amplified Bible

SAMUEL TOLD Saul, The Lord sent me to anoint you king over His people Israel. Now listen and heed the words of the Lord.

1 Samuel 15:1 - American Standard Version

And Samuel said unto Saul, Jehovah sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of Jehovah.

1 Samuel 15:1 - Bible in Basic English

And Samuel said to Saul, The Lord sent me to put the holy oil on you and to make you king over his people, over Israel: so give ear now to the words of the Lord.

1 Samuel 15:1 - Darby Bible

And Samuel said to Saul, Jehovah sent *me* to anoint thee king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken to the voice of the words of Jehovah.

1 Samuel 15:1 - English Standard Version

And 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.

1 Samuel 15:1 - King James Version

Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD.

1 Samuel 15:1 - La Biblia de las Americas

Samuel dijo a Saùl: El SEÑOR me enviò a que te ungiera por rey sobre su pueblo, sobre Israel; ahora pues, está atento a las palabras del SEÑOR.

1 Samuel 15:1 - The Message

Samuel said to Saul, "God sent me to anoint you king over his people, Israel. Now, listen again to what God says. This is the God-of-the-Angel-Armies speaking:

1 Samuel 15:1 - New American Standard Bible

Then Samuel said to Saul, "The LORD sent me to anoint you as king over His people, over Israel; now therefore, listen to the words of the LORD.

1 Samuel 15:1 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Entonces Samuel dijo a Saùl: "El SEÑOR me enviò a que te ungiera por rey sobre Su pueblo, sobre Israel; ahora pues, está atento a las palabras del SEÑOR.

1 Samuel 15:1 - World English Bible

Samuel said to Saul, Yahweh sent me to anoint you to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore listen you to the voice of the words of Yahweh.

1 Samuel 15:1 - Young's Living Translation

And Samuel saith unto Saul, `Me did Jehovah send to anoint thee for king over His people, over Israel; and now, hearken to the voice of the words of Jehovah:

1 Samuel 15:1 - Additional Comments

God is giving Saul another chance to show his loyalty by obedience. Saul would fail once again. Why? His heart was not prepared ahead of time that whatever God would ask, he would do. How about you? Are you prepared that when God has something for you, you rea mentally ready ahead of time? Will you respond like Isaiah?
Isaiah 6:8 - Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: "Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me."
May we learn from Saul and the disasters he faced from ignoring God.

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