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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“Tell me,”
This phrase indicates a request for information, suggesting a relationship where the speaker feels comfortable asking for details. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, family ties were strong, and communication within the family was expected. The request implies a level of curiosity or concern, which is common in familial relationships.

Saul’s uncle asked,
Saul's uncle is not named here, but he is part of Saul's family, which was from the tribe of Benjamin. The tribe of Benjamin was the smallest of the tribes of Israel, and its history includes the near destruction of the tribe in the events of Judges 19-21. This background adds depth to the family dynamics and the significance of Saul's rise to kingship. The uncle's inquiry may reflect the family's interest in Saul's interactions with Samuel, a prominent prophet and judge in Israel.

“what did Samuel say to you?”
Samuel was a significant figure in Israel, serving as a prophet, priest, and judge. His words carried weight and authority, as he was seen as God's spokesperson. The question reflects the expectation that Samuel's communication would be important, possibly containing divine guidance or prophecy. This moment follows Samuel's anointing of Saul as the first king of Israel, a pivotal event in Israel's history. The inquiry may also hint at the anticipation of change in Israel's leadership structure, transitioning from judges to a monarchy. Samuel's role as a prophet is echoed in other scriptures, such as his anointing of David in 1 Samuel 16, and his life is a type of Christ as a mediator between God and the people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Saul
The first king of Israel, chosen by God and anointed by the prophet Samuel. At this point in the account, Saul is still a young man, not yet fully aware of the significant role he will play in Israel's history.

2. Saul's Uncle
A relative of Saul who inquires about Saul's recent activities. His question sets the stage for Saul to reveal his encounter with Samuel, though Saul chooses to withhold the full details.

3. Samuel
The last judge of Israel, a prophet, and a key figure in the transition from the period of judges to the monarchy. Samuel anoints Saul as king, acting on God's instructions.

4. The Donkeys
The lost donkeys serve as a catalyst for Saul's journey, leading him to Samuel. This seemingly mundane event is used by God to bring about His divine plan.

5. Ramah
The place where Samuel resides and where Saul goes to seek guidance. It is a significant location in the account of Samuel and Saul.
Teaching Points
Divine Appointments in Ordinary Events
God often uses ordinary circumstances to fulfill His extraordinary purposes. Saul's search for donkeys led to his anointing as king, reminding us to be attentive to God's work in our daily lives.

The Importance of Obedience and Humility
Saul's initial humility and obedience in seeking Samuel's guidance are commendable. As believers, we should seek God's wisdom and guidance in all situations.

God's Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
While God orchestrates events, human responsibility and response play a crucial role. Saul's journey was divinely guided, yet he had to choose to follow through.

The Role of Prophets and God's Word
Samuel's role as a prophet highlights the importance of seeking and heeding God's word. In our lives, Scripture and godly counsel are vital for direction.

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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