Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned over Israel forty- two years. New Living Translation Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years. English Standard Version Saul lived for one year and then became king, and when he had reigned for two years over Israel, Berean Standard Bible Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned over Israel forty-two years. King James Bible Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel, New King James Version Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel, New American Standard Bible Saul was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for forty-two years over Israel. NASB 1995 Saul was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty two years over Israel. NASB 1977 Saul was forty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty-two years over Israel. Legacy Standard Bible Saul was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty-two years over Israel. Amplified Bible Saul was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty-two years over Israel. Christian Standard Bible Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty-two years over Israel. Holman Christian Standard Bible Saul was 30 years old when he became king, and he reigned 42 years over Israel. American Standard Version Saul was [ forty ] years old when he began to reign; and when he had reigned two years over Israel, Contemporary English Version Saul was a young man when he became king, and he ruled Israel for two years. English Revised Version Saul was thirty years old when he began to reign; and he reigned two years over Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation Saul was [thirty] years old when he became king, and he was king of Israel [forty-two] years. International Standard Version Saul was 30 years old when he began to reign, and he ruled for 42 years over Israel. Majority Standard Bible Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned over Israel forty-two years. NET Bible Saul was [thirty] years old when he began to reign; he ruled over Israel for [forty] years. New Heart English Bible Saul was ruling for less than a year, when he ruled during year two over Israel, Webster's Bible Translation Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel, World English Bible Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned over Israel forty-two years. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSaul [is] a son of [[thirty]] years in his reigning, and he has reigned over Israel [forty]-two years, Young's Literal Translation A son of a year is Saul in his reigning, yea, two years he hath reigned over Israel, Smith's Literal Translation Saul the son of a year in his reigning; and two years he reigned over Israel, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSaul was a child of one year when he began to reign, and he reigned two years over Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version When he began to reign, Saul was the son of one year, and he reigned over Israel for two years. New American Bible [Saul was. . .years old when he became king and he reigned. . .-two years over Israel.] New Revised Standard Version Saul was�.�.�. years old when he began to reign; and he reigned�.�.�. and two years over Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND when Saul had reigned one or two years in his kingdom over Israel, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when Shaul reigned one or two years in his kingdom over Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Saul was --years old when he began to reign; and two years he reigned over Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context War with the Philistines1Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned over Israel forty-two years. 2He chose for himself three thousand men of Israel: Two thousand were with Saul at Michmash and in the hill country of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. And the rest of the troops he sent away, each to his own home.… Cross References Acts 13:21 Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years. 1 Samuel 10:24-25 Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!” / Then Samuel explained to the people the rights of kingship. He wrote them on a scroll and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, each to his own home. 1 Samuel 15:1 Then Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people Israel. Now therefore, listen to the words of the LORD. 1 Samuel 9:16-17 “At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you are to anoint him ruler over My people Israel; he will save them from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come to Me.” / When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD told him, “Here is the man of whom I spoke; he shall rule over My people.” 1 Samuel 11:14-15 Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal and renew the kingship there.” / So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly. 1 Samuel 12:13 Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you requested. Behold, the LORD has placed a king over you. 2 Samuel 5:4-5 David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. / In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah. 1 Kings 14:21 Meanwhile, Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. 1 Kings 15:1-2 In the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijam became king of Judah, / and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom. 1 Kings 15:9-10 In the twentieth year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Asa became king of Judah, / and he reigned in Jerusalem forty-one years. His grandmother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom. 2 Kings 14:1-2 In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz over Israel, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem. 2 Kings 15:1-2 In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Azariah son of Amaziah became king of Judah. / He was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother’s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem. 2 Kings 15:32-33 In the second year of the reign of Pekah son of Remaliah over Israel, Jotham son of Uzziah became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerusha daughter of Zadok. 2 Kings 16:1-2 In the seventeenth year of Pekah son of Remaliah, Ahaz son of Jotham became king of Judah. / Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God. 2 Kings 18:1-2 In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah. Treasury of Scripture Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel, A. Exodus 12:5 Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats: Micah 6:6 Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? Jump to Previous Israel Reign Reigned Reigning Saul ThirtyJump to Next Israel Reign Reigned Reigning Saul Thirty1 Samuel 13 1. Saul's select band3. He calls the Hebrews to Gilgal against the Philistines 5. The Philistines' great army 6. The distress of the Israelites 8. Saul, weary of staying for Samuel, sacrifices 11. Samuel reproves him 17. The three raiding parties of the Philistines 19. The policy of the Philistines, to allow no blacksmith in Israel Saul was thirty years old The phrase "Saul was thirty years old" introduces us to the age of Saul at the beginning of his reign. The Hebrew text here is somewhat ambiguous, leading to various interpretations and translations. The age of thirty is significant in biblical terms, often representing maturity and readiness for leadership. For instance, Joseph was thirty when he entered Pharaoh's service (Genesis 41:46), and David was thirty when he became king (2 Samuel 5:4). This age signifies a period of preparation and divine timing, suggesting that Saul was at a point in life where he was deemed ready by God to lead His people. when he became king and he reigned over Israel forty-two years Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Saulשָׁא֣וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites was [thirty] years old בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son when he became king, בְּמָלְכ֑וֹ (bə·mā·lə·ḵōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel and he reigned מָלַ֖ךְ (mā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Israel יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc [forty]-two וּשְׁתֵּ֣י (ū·šə·tê) Conjunctive waw | Number - fdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) years. שָׁנִ֔ים (šā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8141: A year Links 1 Samuel 13:1 NIV1 Samuel 13:1 NLT 1 Samuel 13:1 ESV 1 Samuel 13:1 NASB 1 Samuel 13:1 KJV 1 Samuel 13:1 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 13:1 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 13:1 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 13:1 French Bible 1 Samuel 13:1 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 13:1 Saul was forty years old when he (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |