1 Samuel 9:17
“And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people.”
What does 1 Samuel 9:17 mean?
1 Samuel 9:17 (KJV) reads, "And when Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people." This verse takes place in the Old Testament and is a pivotal moment in the story of the Israelites. At this point in the…
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In 1 Samuel 9:17, we read a pivotal moment in the history of Israel: "And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people." This declaration not only marks Saul’s unexpected rise as king but also…
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O Sovereign Lord, our Creator and Sustainer, we come before You with humble hearts, filled with gratitude for Your constant presence and guidance in our lives. As we reflect upon Your Word, specifically 1 Samuel 9:17, we are reminded of the moment when the prophet Samuel beheld…
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