1 Samuel 9:15 · KJV

"Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹³As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until he come, because he doth bless the sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that be bidden. Now therefore get you up; for about this time ye shall find him.

¹⁴And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place.

¹⁵Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,

¹⁶To morrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be captain over my people Israel, that he may save my people out of the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, because their cry is come unto me.

¹⁷And 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.

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Reflection Questions

How do you discern God's guidance in your life?

What does it mean for you to be chosen for a purpose?

When have you felt a strong sense of direction from God?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God's timing and plan for your life, even when it seems unclear.

leadership

Consider how you can lead with humility, knowing that leadership is a responsibility from God.

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SamuelOT

Samuel became a major prophet and leader in Israel, anointing the first two kings. His birth was a direct answer to Hannah's fervent prayers.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 1:20

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