1 Samuel 9:10 · KJV

"Then said Saul to his servant, Well said; come, let us go. So they went unto the city where the man of God was."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁸And the servant answered Saul again, and said, Behold, I have here at hand the fourth part of a shekel of silver: that will I give to the man of God, to tell us our way.

⁹(Beforetime in Israel, when a man went to enquire of God, thus he spake, Come, and let us go to the seer: for he that is now called a Prophet was beforetime called a Seer.)

¹⁰Then said Saul to his servant, Well said; come, let us go. So they went unto the city where the man of God was.

¹¹And as they went up the hill to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, and said unto them, Is the seer here?

¹²And they answered them, and said, He is; behold, he is before you: make haste now, for he came to day to the city; for there is a sacrifice of the people to day in the high place:

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond when faced with uncertainty?

What does it mean for you to follow the advice of others?

When have you felt a sense of urgency in your spiritual pursuits?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on the importance of seeking spiritual counsel in times of confusion.

decision-making

Make it a habit to consult trusted advisors when making significant choices.

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SaulOT

Saul was the first king of Israel, chosen by God but later rejected for disobedience. His life serves as a cautionary tale about pride and the consequences of turning away from God.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 9:1

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