1 Samuel 10:15
New International Version
Saul’s uncle said, “Tell me what Samuel said to you.”

New Living Translation
“Oh? And what did he say?” his uncle asked.

English Standard Version
And Saul’s uncle said, “Please tell me what Samuel said to you.”

Berean Standard Bible
“Tell me,” Saul’s uncle asked, “what did Samuel say to you?”

King James Bible
And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you.

New King James Version
And Saul’s uncle said, “Tell me, please, what Samuel said to you.”

New American Standard Bible
Saul’s uncle said, “Please tell me what Samuel said to you.”

NASB 1995
Saul’s uncle said, “Please tell me what Samuel said to you.”

NASB 1977
And Saul’s uncle said, “Please tell me what Samuel said to you.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And Saul’s uncle said, “Please tell me what Samuel said to you.”

Amplified Bible
Saul’s uncle said, “Please tell me, what did Samuel say to you?”

Christian Standard Bible
“Tell me,” Saul’s uncle asked, “what did Samuel say to you? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“Tell me,” Saul’s uncle asked, “what did Samuel say to you?”

American Standard Version
And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you.

Contemporary English Version
"And what did he tell you?" Saul's uncle asked.

English Revised Version
And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Saul's uncle said, "Please tell me what Samuel said to you."

Good News Translation
"And what did he tell you?" Saul's uncle asked.

International Standard Version
Then Saul's uncle said, "Please tell me what Samuel told you."

Majority Standard Bible
?Tell me,? Saul?s uncle asked, ?what did Samuel say to you??

NET Bible
Saul's uncle said, "Tell me what Samuel said to you."

New Heart English Bible
Saul's uncle said, "Please tell me what Samuel said to you."

Webster's Bible Translation
And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, What Samuel said to you.

World English Bible
Saul’s uncle said, “Please tell me what Samuel said to you.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the uncle of Saul says, “Please declare to me what Samuel said to you.”

Young's Literal Translation
And the uncle of Saul saith, 'Declare, I pray thee, to me, what Samuel said to you?'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Saul's friend will say, Announce now, to me, what Samuel said to you.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And his uncle said to him: Tell me what Samuel said to thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And his uncle said to him, “Tell me what Samuel said to you.”

New American Bible
Saul’s uncle said, “Tell me, then, what Samuel said to you.”

New Revised Standard Version
Saul’s uncle said, “Tell me what Samuel said to you.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Saul's uncle said to him, Tell me what Samuel said to you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And his paternal uncle said to Shaul: “Tell me what Shemueil said to you”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Saul's uncle said: 'Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And his kinsman said to Saul, Tell me, I pray thee, What did Samuel say to thee?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Samuel's Signs Fulfilled
14Now Saul’s uncle asked him and his servant, “Where did you go?” “To look for the donkeys,” Saul replied. “When we saw they were not to be found, we went to Samuel.” 15“Tell me,” Saul’s uncle asked, “what did Samuel say to you?” 16And Saul replied, “He assured us that the donkeys had been found.” But Saul did not tell his uncle what Samuel had said about the kingship.…

Cross References
1 Samuel 9:27
As they were going down to the edge of the city, Samuel said to Saul, “Tell the servant to go on ahead of us, but you stay for a while, and I will reveal to you the word of God.” So the servant went on.

1 Samuel 16:2
“How can I go?” Samuel asked. “Saul will hear of it and kill me!” The LORD answered, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’

1 Samuel 19:22-24
Finally, Saul himself left for Ramah and came to the large cistern at Secu, where he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” “At Naioth in Ramah,” he was told. / So Saul went to Naioth in Ramah. But the Spirit of God came upon even Saul, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth in Ramah. / Then Saul stripped off his robes and also prophesied before Samuel. And he collapsed and lay naked all that day and night. That is why it is said, “Is Saul also among 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!”

1 Samuel 22:8
Is that why all of you have conspired against me? Not one of you told me that my own son had made a covenant with the son of Jesse. Not one of you has shown concern for me or revealed to me that my son has stirred up my own servant to lie in wait against me, as is the case today.”

1 Samuel 28:6
He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets.

1 Samuel 28:15
Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am deeply distressed,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has turned away from me. He no longer answers me, either by prophets or by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do.”

2 Kings 9:11
When Jehu went out to the servants of his master, they asked, “Is everything all right? Why did this madman come to you?” “You know his kind and their babble,” he replied.

2 Kings 17:13
Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.”

2 Kings 22:13
“Go and inquire of the LORD for me, for the people, and for all Judah concerning the words in this book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that burns against us because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book by doing all that is written about us.”

2 Chronicles 18:12
Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.”

Jeremiah 23:21
I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied.

Ezekiel 13:7
Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ even though I have not spoken?

Matthew 21:11
The crowds replied, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”

Matthew 26:63-64
But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.” / “You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”


Treasury of Scripture

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1. Samuel anoints Saul
2. He confirms him by prediction of three signs
9. Saul's heart is changed, and he prophesies
14. He conceals the matter of the kingdom from his uncle
17. Saul is chosen at Mizpeh by lot
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Saul’s uncle
The mention of Saul's uncle introduces a familial context, emphasizing the close-knit tribal and family structures of ancient Israel. In Hebrew, the word for uncle is "dod," which can also mean beloved or friend, indicating a relationship of trust and intimacy. This familial inquiry reflects the communal nature of Israelite society, where family members were deeply involved in each other's lives.

asked him and his servant
The act of asking here is more than a simple inquiry; it is a probing into Saul's recent activities. The Hebrew root "sha'al" means to inquire or demand, suggesting a sense of urgency or concern. This reflects the cultural importance of accountability and transparency within the family unit, as well as the expectation of reporting back to one's kin.

Where did you go?
This question is straightforward but loaded with expectation. In the context of the narrative, it serves as a catalyst for revealing Saul's encounter with Samuel. The Hebrew phrase "anah halak" implies not just a physical journey but a quest or mission, hinting at the divine orchestration behind Saul's seemingly mundane search for donkeys.

To look for the donkeys
Saul's response is humble and unassuming. The Hebrew word for donkeys, "atonot," can symbolize stubbornness or burdens, reflecting the mundane concerns of daily life. Saul's initial mission was ordinary, yet it was divinely purposed to lead him to Samuel, illustrating how God often uses the ordinary to accomplish the extraordinary.

Saul replied
Saul's reply is direct and honest, showcasing his character at this point in the narrative. The Hebrew verb "amar" (to say) is used here, indicating a simple declaration. This moment highlights Saul's integrity and transparency before his rise to kingship, a quality that is both commendable and necessary for leadership.

When we saw they were not to be found
This phrase indicates a turning point in Saul's journey. The Hebrew verb "ra'ah" (to see) suggests perception and understanding, while "matsa" (to find) implies discovery or attainment. Saul's inability to find the donkeys signifies the limitations of human effort and understanding, setting the stage for divine intervention.

we went to Samuel
The decision to go to Samuel marks a pivotal moment in Saul's life. Samuel, the prophet, represents God's voice and guidance. The Hebrew verb "halak" (to go) signifies movement towards a purpose or destiny. This encounter with Samuel is divinely orchestrated, leading to Saul's anointing as king, and underscores the theme of divine sovereignty and guidance in the lives of His people.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Tell me,”
הַגִּֽידָה־ (hag·gî·ḏāh-)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

Saul’s
שָׁא֑וּל (šā·’ūl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites

uncle
דּ֣וֹד (dō·wḏ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1730: To love, a love-token, lover, friend, an uncle

asked,
וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“what
מָֽה־ (māh-)
Interrogative
Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what

did Samuel
שְׁמוּאֵֽל׃ (šə·mū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel

say to you?”
אָמַ֥ר (’ā·mar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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