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New King James Version
1 Samuel 9:25
When they had come down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the top of the house. [fn]
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Christian Standard Bible®
Afterward, they went down from the high place to the city, and Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof.
Afterward, they went down from the high place to the city, and Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof.
Hebrew Names Version
When they were come down from the high place into the city, he talked with Sha'ul on the housetop.
When they were come down from the high place into the city, he talked with Sha'ul on the housetop.
King James Version
And when they were come down from the high place into the city, Samuel communed with Saul upon the top of the house.
And when they were come down from the high place into the city, Samuel communed with Saul upon the top of the house.
Lexham English Bible
When they came down from the high place to the town, he spoke with Saul on the roof.
When they came down from the high place to the town, he spoke with Saul on the roof.
English Standard Version
And when they came down from the high place into the city, a bed was spread for Saul on the roof, and he lay down to sleep.
And when they came down from the high place into the city, a bed was spread for Saul on the roof, and he lay down to sleep.
New Century Version
After they finished eating, they came down from the place of worship and went to the town. Then Samuel talked with Saul on the roof of his house.
After they finished eating, they came down from the place of worship and went to the town. Then Samuel talked with Saul on the roof of his house.
New English Translation
When they came down from the high place to the town, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof.
When they came down from the high place to the town, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof.
Amplified Bible
When they came down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof [of his house].
When they came down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof [of his house].
New American Standard Bible
When they came down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof.
When they came down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when they were come downe from the hie place into the citie, he communed with Saul vpon the top of the house.
And when they were come downe from the hie place into the citie, he communed with Saul vpon the top of the house.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then they came down from the high place into the city, and Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof.
Then they came down from the high place into the city, and Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof.
Contemporary English Version
they went down from the place of worship and back into town. A bed was set up for Saul on the flat roof of Samuel's house,
they went down from the place of worship and back into town. A bed was set up for Saul on the flat roof of Samuel's house,
Complete Jewish Bible
On coming down from the high place to the city, he spoke with Sha'ul on the roof.
On coming down from the high place to the city, he spoke with Sha'ul on the roof.
Darby Translation
And they came down from the high place into the city, and he spoke with Saul upon the roof.
And they came down from the high place into the city, and he spoke with Saul upon the roof.
Easy-to-Read Version
After they finished eating, they came down from the place for worship and went back to town. Samuel made a bed for Saul on the roof,
After they finished eating, they came down from the place for worship and went back to town. Samuel made a bed for Saul on the roof,
George Lamsa Translation
And when they were come down from the high place into the city, Samuel conversed with Saul upon the roof.
And when they were come down from the high place into the city, Samuel conversed with Saul upon the roof.
Good News Translation
When they went down from the place of worship to the town, they fixed up a bed for Saul on the roof,
When they went down from the place of worship to the town, they fixed up a bed for Saul on the roof,
Literal Translation
And they came down from the high place to the city. And he spoke with Saul on the roof.
And they came down from the high place to the city. And he spoke with Saul on the roof.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And whan they were gone downe from the hye place vnto the cite, he talked with Saul in the chamber.
And whan they were gone downe from the hye place vnto the cite, he talked with Saul in the chamber.
American Standard Version
And when they were come down from the high place into the city, he communed with Saul upon the housetop.
And when they were come down from the high place into the city, he communed with Saul upon the housetop.
Bible in Basic English
And when they had come down from the high place into the town, where a bed was made ready for Saul, he went to rest.
And when they had come down from the high place into the town, where a bed was made ready for Saul, he went to rest.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And when they were come downe fro the hyghe place into the citie, Samuel communed with Saul vpon the top of the house.
And when they were come downe fro the hyghe place into the citie, Samuel communed with Saul vpon the top of the house.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And when they were come down from the high place into the city, he spoke with Saul upon the housetop.
And when they were come down from the high place into the city, he spoke with Saul upon the housetop.
King James Version (1611)
And when they were come downe from the high place into the citie, Samuel communed with Saul vpon the top of the house.
And when they were come downe from the high place into the citie, Samuel communed with Saul vpon the top of the house.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And he went down from Bama into the city; and they prepared a lodging for Saul on the roof, and he lay down.
And he went down from Bama into the city; and they prepared a lodging for Saul on the roof, and he lay down.
English Revised Version
And when they were come down from the high place into the city, he communed with Saul upon the housetop.
And when they were come down from the high place into the city, he communed with Saul upon the housetop.
Berean Standard Bible
And after they had come down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof of his house.
And after they had come down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof of his house.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And thei camen doun fro the hiy place in to the citee; and Samuel spak with Saul in the soler, and Saul `araiede a bed in the soler, and slepte.
And thei camen doun fro the hiy place in to the citee; and Samuel spak with Saul in the soler, and Saul `araiede a bed in the soler, and slepte.
Young's Literal Translation
And they come down from the high place to the city, and he speaketh with Saul on the roof.
And they come down from the high place to the city, and he speaketh with Saul on the roof.
Update Bible Version
And when they had come down from the high place into the city, he communed with Saul on the housetop.
And when they had come down from the high place into the city, he communed with Saul on the housetop.
Webster's Bible Translation
And when they had come down from the high place into the city, [Samuel] communed with Saul upon the top of the house.
And when they had come down from the high place into the city, [Samuel] communed with Saul upon the top of the house.
World English Bible
When they were come down from the high place into the city, he talked with Saul on the housetop.
When they were come down from the high place into the city, he talked with Saul on the housetop.
New Living Translation
When they came down from the place of worship and returned to town, Samuel took Saul up to the roof of the house and prepared a bed for him there.
When they came down from the place of worship and returned to town, Samuel took Saul up to the roof of the house and prepared a bed for him there.
New Life Bible
When they came down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof.
When they came down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof.
New Revised Standard
When they came down from the shrine into the town, a bed was spread for Saul on the roof, and he lay down to sleep.
When they came down from the shrine into the town, a bed was spread for Saul on the roof, and he lay down to sleep.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, when they had come down from the high place into the city, he spread a couch for Saul upon the house-top, and he lay down.
And, when they had come down from the high place into the city, he spread a couch for Saul upon the house-top, and he lay down.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they went down from the high place into the town, and he spoke with Saul upon the top of the house: and he prepared a bed for Saul on the top of the house and he slept.
And they went down from the high place into the town, and he spoke with Saul upon the top of the house: and he prepared a bed for Saul on the top of the house and he slept.
Revised Standard Version
And when they came down from the high place into the city, a bed was spread for Saul upon the roof, and he lay down to sleep.
And when they came down from the high place into the city, a bed was spread for Saul upon the roof, and he lay down to sleep.
THE MESSAGE
Afterward they went down from the shrine into the city. A bed was prepared for Saul on the breeze-cooled roof of Samuel's house.
Afterward they went down from the shrine into the city. A bed was prepared for Saul on the breeze-cooled roof of Samuel's house.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When they came down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof.
When they came down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof.
Contextual Overview
18 Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, "Please tell me, where is the seer's house?" 19 Samuel answered Saul and said, "I am the seer. Go up before me to the high place, for you shall eat with me today; and tomorrow I will let you go and will tell you all that is in your heart. 20 But as for your donkeys that were lost three days ago, do not be anxious about them, for they have been found. And on whom is all the desire of Israel? Is it not on you and on all your father's house?" 21 And Saul answered and said, "Am I not a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel, and my family the least of all the families of the tribe [fn] of Benjamin? Why then do you speak like this to me?" 22 Now Samuel took Saul and his servant and brought them into the hall, and had them sit in the place of honor among those who were invited; there were about thirty persons. 23 And Samuel said to the cook, "Bring the portion which I gave you, of which I said to you, "Set it apart."' 24 So the cook took up the thigh with its upper part and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, "Here it is, what was kept back. It was set apart for you. Eat; for until this time it has been kept for you, since I said I invited the people." So Saul ate with Samuel that day. 25 When they had come down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the top of the house. [fn] 26 They arose early; and it was about the dawning of the day that Samuel called to Saul on the top of the house, saying, "Get up, that I may send you on your way." And Saul arose, and both of them went outside, he and Samuel. 27 As they were going down to the outskirts of the city, Samuel said to Saul, "Tell the servant to go on ahead of us." And he went on. "But you stand here awhile, that I may announce to you the word of God."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
And when: 1 Samuel 9:13
the top: Deuteronomy 22:8, 2 Samuel 11:2, Nehemiah 8:16, Jeremiah 19:13, Matthew 10:27, Acts 10:9
Cross-References
Genesis 3:14
So the LORD God said to the serpent: "Because you have done this, You are cursed more than all cattle, And more than every beast of the field; On your belly you shall go, And you shall eat dust All the days of your life.
So the LORD God said to the serpent: "Because you have done this, You are cursed more than all cattle, And more than every beast of the field; On your belly you shall go, And you shall eat dust All the days of your life.
Genesis 4:11
So now you are cursed from the earth, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand.
So now you are cursed from the earth, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand.
Genesis 9:7
And as for you, be fruitful and multiply; Bring forth abundantly in the earth And multiply in it."
And as for you, be fruitful and multiply; Bring forth abundantly in the earth And multiply in it."
Genesis 9:8
Then God spoke to Noah and to his sons with him, saying:
Then God spoke to Noah and to his sons with him, saying:
Genesis 9:20
And Noah began to be a farmer, and he planted a vineyard.
And Noah began to be a farmer, and he planted a vineyard.
Genesis 9:21
Then he drank of the wine and was drunk, and became uncovered in his tent.
Then he drank of the wine and was drunk, and became uncovered in his tent.
Genesis 9:22
And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brothers outside.
And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brothers outside.
Genesis 9:28
And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.
And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.
Genesis 49:7
Cursed be their anger, for it is fierce; And their wrath, for it is cruel! I will divide them in Jacob And scatter them in Israel.
Cursed be their anger, for it is fierce; And their wrath, for it is cruel! I will divide them in Jacob And scatter them in Israel.
Deuteronomy 27:16
"Cursed is the one who treats his father or his mother with contempt.' "And all the people shall say, "Amen!'
"Cursed is the one who treats his father or his mother with contempt.' "And all the people shall say, "Amen!'
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And when they came down from the high place into the city,.... After the feast was ended; and though Ramah itself was situated on an eminence, yet it seems this high place was higher than that, being without the city upon an hill, and therefore they are said to come down from the one to the other; or they came down from the high place, and then ascended the hill to the city:
Samuel communed with Saul upon the top of the house: of Samuel's house; when they were come thither, Samuel took Saul up to the roof of his house, which was flat, as the roofs of houses in this country were; see
Deuteronomy 22:8 on which they could walk to and fro, and converse together; hence you read of preaching and praying on housetops, Matthew 10:27 what they communed about is not said, but may be guessed at, that it was about Saul's being made king; of the certainty of it, by divine designation; of the manner of executing that office wisely and justly; about the objections Saul had made of the smallness of his tribe and family; and of Samuel's willingness to resign the government to him, with other things of the like kind.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Samuel 9:25. Upon the top of the house. — All the houses in the East were flat-roofed; on these people walked, talked, and frequently slept, for the sake of fresh and cooling air.
