1 Samuel 15:10
New International Version
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel:

New Living Translation
Then the LORD said to Samuel,

English Standard Version
The word of the LORD came to Samuel:

Berean Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

King James Bible
Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying,

New King James Version
Now the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

New American Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

NASB 1995
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

NASB 1977
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the word of Yahweh came to Samuel, saying,

Amplified Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel,

American Standard Version
Then came the word of Jehovah unto Samuel, saying,

Contemporary English Version
The LORD told Samuel,

English Revised Version
Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the LORD spoke to Samuel:

Good News Translation
The LORD said to Samuel,

International Standard Version
This message from the LORD came to Samuel:

Majority Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

NET Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel:

New Heart English Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
Then came the word of the LORD to Samuel, saying,

World English Bible
Then Yahweh’s word came to Samuel, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the word of YHWH is to Samuel, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And the word of Jehovah is unto Samuel, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the word of Jehovah will be to Samuel, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the word of the Lord came to Samuel, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the word of the Lord came to Samuel, saying

New American Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel:

New Revised Standard Version
The word of the LORD came to Samuel:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon Shemueil, saying:”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the word of the Lord came to Samuel, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Samuel Denounces Saul
10Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying, 11“I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned away from following Me and has not carried out My instructions.” And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the LORD all that night.…

Cross References
1 Samuel 13:13-14
“You have acted foolishly,” Samuel declared. “You have not kept the command that the LORD your God gave you; if you had, the LORD would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. / But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.”

1 Samuel 16:1
Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”

1 Samuel 28:17-18
He has done exactly what He spoke through me: The LORD has torn the kingdom out of your hand and given it to your neighbor David. / Because you did not obey the LORD or carry out His burning anger against Amalek, the LORD has done this to you today.

2 Samuel 7:15
But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you.

Hosea 13:11
So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away.

Jeremiah 18:7-10
At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. / But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring. / And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom, ...

Jeremiah 15:6
You have forsaken Me, declares the LORD. You have turned your back. So I will stretch out My hand against you and I will destroy you; I am weary of showing compassion.

Ezekiel 18:24
But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die.

Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?

Genesis 6:6
And the LORD regretted that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.

Isaiah 1:11-14
“What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. / When you come to appear before Me, who has required this of you—this trampling of My courts? / Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly. ...

Amos 5:21-23
“I hate, I despise your feasts! I cannot stand the stench of your solemn assemblies. / Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; for your peace offerings of fattened cattle I will have no regard. / Take away from Me the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps.

Matthew 7:21-23
Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’

Matthew 21:43
Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.

Luke 13:34-35
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! / Look, your house is left to you desolate. And I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’”


Treasury of Scripture

Then came the word of the LORD to Samuel, saying,

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1. Samuel sends Saul to destroy Amalek
6. Saul favors the Kenites
7. He spares Agag and the best of the spoil
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Then the word of the LORD
This phrase indicates divine communication, a common occurrence in the Old Testament where God speaks directly to His prophets. The "word of the LORD" signifies a message from God, often carrying authority and requiring obedience. In the context of 1 Samuel, God frequently communicates with Samuel, who serves as a prophet, judge, and leader of Israel. This divine communication underscores the importance of Samuel's role as God's mouthpiece to the people and their king.

came to Samuel
Samuel is a central figure in the books of 1 and 2 Samuel. He is the last of the judges and the first of the prophets after Moses, playing a crucial role in the transition from the period of the judges to the establishment of the monarchy in Israel. Samuel's life is marked by his dedication to God from a young age, as seen in his service at the tabernacle under Eli. His role as a prophet is significant, as he anoints both Saul and David as kings. The phrase indicates that Samuel is the recipient of God's message, highlighting his position as a mediator between God and the people.

saying,
This introduces the content of God's message, which in the broader context of 1 Samuel 15, is a message of judgment against King Saul. The use of "saying" prepares the reader for the direct words of God that follow, emphasizing the seriousness and authority of the divine communication. In the biblical narrative, such messages often include instructions, warnings, or revelations of God's will, and they demand a response from the recipient. In this case, it sets the stage for the announcement of Saul's rejection as king due to his disobedience, illustrating the theme of divine justice and the consequences of failing to adhere to God's commands.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who communicates His will and commands to His people through prophets like Samuel.

2. Samuel
A prophet and judge of Israel, who serves as God's spokesperson. He is tasked with delivering God's messages to King Saul and the people of Israel.

3. Saul
The first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. At this point in the account, Saul has disobeyed God's command regarding the Amalekites, leading to God's rejection of him as king.

4. Amalekites
A nomadic tribe that opposed Israel. God commanded Saul to completely destroy them as an act of divine judgment.

5. Israel
The nation chosen by God, led by Saul at this time. They are in a covenant relationship with God, which requires obedience to His commands.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Obedience
God's communication with Samuel underscores the critical nature of obedience to His commands. Disobedience leads to severe consequences, as seen in Saul's rejection.

God's Sovereignty and Regret
While God is sovereign, the account shows that He can express regret over human actions. This does not imply a change in His nature but highlights the relational aspect of His dealings with humanity.

Role of Prophets
Samuel's role as a prophet is crucial. He serves as the intermediary between God and His people, emphasizing the importance of listening to and heeding God's messengers.

Consequences of Disobedience
Saul's failure to obey God's command leads to his downfall. This serves as a warning that disobedience can lead to the loss of God's favor and position.

Heart Over Ritual
The account foreshadows the biblical theme that God values a heart of obedience and devotion over mere ritualistic practices.(10) Then came the word . . . --Very likely in a dream.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the word
דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

came
וַֽיְהִי֙ (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Samuel,
שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל (šə·mū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel

saying,
לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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