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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
the Week of Proper 18 / Ordinary 23
the Week of Proper 18 / Ordinary 23
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New Living Translation
1 Samuel 9:25
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.
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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 King James Version
When they had come down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the top of the house. [fn]
When they had come down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the top of the house. [fn]
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 Just then Saul approached Samuel at the gateway and asked, "Can you please tell me where the seer's house is?" 19 "I am the seer!" Samuel replied. "Go up to the place of worship ahead of me. We will eat there together, and in the morning I'll tell you what you want to know and send you on your way. 20 And don't worry about those donkeys that were lost three days ago, for they have been found. And I am here to tell you that you and your family are the focus of all Israel's hopes." 21 Saul replied, "But I'm only from the tribe of Benjamin, the smallest tribe in Israel, and my family is the least important of all the families of that tribe! Why are you talking like this to me?" 22 Then Samuel brought Saul and his servant into the hall and placed them at the head of the table, honoring them above the thirty special guests. 23 Samuel then instructed the cook to bring Saul the finest cut of meat, the piece that had been set aside for the guest of honor. 24 So the cook brought in the meat and placed it before Saul. "Go ahead and eat it," Samuel said. "I was saving it for you even before I invited these others!" So Saul ate with Samuel that day. 25 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. 26 At daybreak the next morning, Samuel called to Saul, "Get up! It's time you were on your way." So Saul got ready, and he and Samuel left the house together. 27 When they reached the edge of town, Samuel told Saul to send his servant on ahead. After the servant was gone, Samuel said, "Stay here, for I have received a special message for you from 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
Then the Lord God said to the serpent, "Because you have done this, you are cursed more than all animals, domestic and wild. You will crawl on your belly, groveling in the dust as long as you live.
Then the Lord God said to the serpent, "Because you have done this, you are cursed more than all animals, domestic and wild. You will crawl on your belly, groveling in the dust as long as you live.
Genesis 4:11
Now you are cursed and banished from the ground, which has swallowed your brother's blood.
Now you are cursed and banished from the ground, which has swallowed your brother's blood.
Genesis 9:7
Now be fruitful and multiply, and repopulate the earth."
Now be fruitful and multiply, and repopulate the earth."
Genesis 9:8
Then God told Noah and his sons,
Then God told Noah and his sons,
Genesis 9:20
After the flood, Noah began to cultivate the ground, and he planted a vineyard.
After the flood, Noah began to cultivate the ground, and he planted a vineyard.
Genesis 9:21
One day he drank some wine he had made, and he became drunk and lay naked inside his tent.
One day he drank some wine he had made, and he became drunk and lay naked inside his tent.
Genesis 9:22
Ham, the father of Canaan, saw that his father was naked and went outside and told his brothers.
Ham, the father of Canaan, saw that his father was naked and went outside and told his brothers.
Genesis 9:28
Noah lived another 350 years after the great flood.
Noah lived another 350 years after the great flood.
Genesis 49:7
A curse on their anger, for it is fierce; a curse on their wrath, for it is cruel. I will scatter them among the descendants of Jacob; I will disperse them throughout Israel.
A curse on their anger, for it is fierce; a curse on their wrath, for it is cruel. I will scatter them among the descendants of Jacob; I will disperse them throughout Israel.
Deuteronomy 27:16
‘Cursed is anyone who dishonors father or mother.' And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.'
‘Cursed is anyone who dishonors father or mother.' And all the people will reply, ‘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.
