Compare Translations for 1 Samuel 9:1

Now there was a man of Benjamin named Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a man of wealth.

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1 Samuel 9:1 CSB

Holman Christian Standard

There was an influential man of Benjamin named Kish son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, son of a Benjaminite.

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1 Samuel 9:1 KJV

King James Version

Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power.

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1 Samuel 9:1 NKJV

New King James Version

There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power.

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1 Samuel 9:1 NRS

New Revised Standard

There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish son of Abiel son of Zeror son of Becorath son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth.

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1 Samuel 9:1 ASV

American Standard Version

Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah, the son of a Benjamite, a mighty man of valor.

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1 Samuel 9:1 CJB

Complete Jewish Bible

There was a man from Binyamin named Kish the son of Avi'el, the son of Tz'ror, the son of B'khorat, the son of Afiach, the son of a man from Binyamin. He was a man of substance and brave as well.

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1 Samuel 9:1 RHE

Douay-Rheims

Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Cis, the son of Abiel, the son of Seror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphia, the son of a man of Jemini, valiant and strong.

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1 Samuel 9:1 ELB

Elberfelder 1905 (German)

Und es war ein Mann von Benjamin, sein Name war Kis, der Sohn Abiels, des Sohnes Zerors, des Sohnes Bekoraths, des Sohnes Aphiachs, des Sohnes eines Benjaminiters, ein vermögender Mann.

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1 Samuel 9:1 ESV

English Standard Version

There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth.

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1 Samuel 9:1 GDB

Giovanni Diodati 1649 (Italian)

OR v’era un uomo di Beniamino, prode e valoroso, il cui nome era Chis, figliuolo di Abiel, figliuolo di Seror, figliuolo di Becorat, figliuolo di Afia, figliuolo di un uomo Beniaminita.

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1 Samuel 9:1 GW

GOD'S WORD Translation

There was a man from the tribe of Benjamin whose name was Kish. He was a son of Abiel, grandson of Zeror, and great-grandson of Becorath, whose father was Aphiah, a descendant of Benjamin. Kish was a powerful man.

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1 Samuel 9:1 GNT

Good News Translation

There was a wealthy and influential man named Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin; he was the son of Abiel and grandson of Zeror, and belonged to the family of Becorath, a part of the clan of Aphiah.

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1 Samuel 9:1 HNV

Hebrew Names Version

Now there was a man of Binyamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Aviel, the son of Tzeror, the son of Bekhorat, the son of Afiach, the son of a Binyamini, a mighty man of valor.

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1 Samuel 9:1 BLA

La Biblia de las Américas

Había un hombre de Benjamín que se llamaba Cis, hijo de Abiel, hijo de Zeror, hijo de Becorat, hijo de Afía, hijo de un benjamita, un hombre poderoso e influyente.

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1 Samuel 9:1 RVR

La Biblia Reina-Valera

Y HABIA un varón de Benjamín, hombre valeroso, el cual se llamaba Cis, hijo de Abiel, hijo de Seor, hijo de Bechôra, hijo de Aphia, hijo de un hombre de Benjamín.

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1 Samuel 9:1 LSG

Louis Segond 1910 (French)

Il y avait un homme de Benjamin, nomm? Kis, fils d'Abiel, fils de Tseror, fils de Becorath, fils d'Aphiach, fils d'un Benjamite. C'?tait un homme fort et vaillant.

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1 Samuel 9:1 LUT

Luther Bible 1912 (German)

Es war aber ein Mann von Benjamin mit Namen Kis, ein Sohn Abiels, des Sohnes Zerors, des Sohnes Bechoraths, des Sohnes Aphiahs, des Sohnes eines Benjaminiters, ein wohlhabender Mann.

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1 Samuel 9:1 NAS

New American Standard

Now there was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah, the son of a Benjamite , a mighty man of valor.

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1 Samuel 9:1 NCV

New Century Version

Kish, son of Abiel from the tribe of Benjamin, was an important man. (Abiel was the son of Zeror, who was the son of Becorath, who was the son of Aphiah of Benjamin.)

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1 Samuel 9:1 NIRV

New International Reader's Version

There was a man named Kish from the tribe of Benjamin. Kish was a very important person. He was the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror. Zeror was the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah from the tribe of Benjamin.

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1 Samuel 9:1 NIV

New International Version

There was a Benjamite, a man of standing, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin.

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1 Samuel 9:1 NLT

New Living Translation

Kish was a rich, influential man from the tribe of Benjamin. He was the son of Abiel and grandson of Zeror, from the family of Becorath and the clan of Aphiah.

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1 Samuel 9:1 OST

Ostervald (French)

Or il y avait un homme de Benjamin, nommé Kis, fils d'Abiel, fils de Tséror, fils de Bécorath, fils d'Aphiach, fils d'un Benjamite, et vaillant homme.

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1 Samuel 9:1 RSV

Revised Standard Version

There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abi'el, son of Zeror, son of Beco'rath, son of Aphi'ah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth;

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1 Samuel 9:1 RIV

Riveduta 1927 (Italian)

Or v’era un uomo di Beniamino, per nome Kis, figliuolo d’Abiel, figliuolo di Tseror, figliuolo di Becorath, figliuolo d’Afiac, figliuolo d’un Beniaminita. Era un uomo forte e valoroso;

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1 Samuel 9:1 SEV

Sagradas Escrituras (1569)

Y había un varón de Benjamín, hombre valeroso, el cual se llamaba Cis, hijo de Abiel, hijo de Zeror, hijo de Becorat, hijo de Afía, hijo de un varón de Jemini (Benjamín ).

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1 Samuel 9:1 SVV

Statenvertaling (Dutch)

Er was nu een man van Benjamin, wiens naam was Kis, een zoon van Abiel, den zoon van Zeror, den zoon van Bechorath, den zoon van Afiah, den zoon eens mans van Jemini, een dapper held.

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1 Samuel 9:1 DBY

The Darby Translation

And there was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, the son of a Benjaminite, a mighty man of wealth.

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1 Samuel 9:1 VUL

The Latin Vulgate

et erat vir de Beniamin nomine Cis filius Abihel filii Seror filii Bechoreth filii Afia filii viri Iemini fortis robore

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1 Samuel 9:1 MSG

The Message

There was a man from the tribe of Benjamin named Kish. He was the son of Abiel, grandson of Zeror, great-grandson of Becorath, great-great-grandson of Aphiah - a Benjaminite of stalwart character.

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1 Samuel 9:1 WBT

The Webster Bible

Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name [was] Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a mighty man of power.

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1 Samuel 9:1 TMB

Third Millennium Bible

Now there was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power.

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1 Samuel 9:1 TNIV

Today's New International Version

There was a Benjamite, a man of standing, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bekorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin.

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1 Samuel 9:1 WEB

World English Bible

Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah, the son of a Benjamite, a mighty man of valor.

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1 Samuel 9:1 WYC

Wycliffe

And there was a man of Benjamin, that was called Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, the son of a man that was called Benjamin (a Benjamite), a strong man in bodily might.

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1 Samuel 9:1 YLT

Young's Literal Translation

And there is a man of Benjamin, and his name [is] Kish, son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Bechorath, son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, mighty of valour,

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1 Samuel 9 - Matthew Henry Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible

Chapter 9

Saul is brought to Samuel. (1-10) Samuel told concerning Saul. (11-17) Samuel's treatment of Saul. (18-27)

Verses 1-10 Saul readily went to seek his father's asses. His obedience to his father was praise-worthy. His servant proposed, that since they were now at Ramah, they should call on Samuel, and take his advice. Wherever we are, we should use our opportunities of acquainting ourselves with those who are wise and good. Many will consult a man of God, if he comes in their way, that would not go a step out of their way to get wisdom. We sensibly feel worldly losses, and bestow much pains to make them up; but how little do we attempt, and how soon are we weary, in seeking the salvation of our souls! If ministers could tell men how to secure their property, or to get wealth, they would be more consulted and honoured than they now are, though employed in teaching them how to escape eternal misery, and to obtain eternal life. Most people would rather be told their fortune than their duty. Samuel needed not their money, nor would he have denied his advice, if they had not brought it; but they gave it to him as a token of respect, and of the value they put upon his office, and according to the general usage of those times, always to bring a present to those in authority.

Verses 11-17 The very maid-servants of the city could direct to the prophet. They had heard of the sacrifice, and could tell of the necessity for Samuel's presence. It is no small benefit to live in religious and holy places. And we should always be ready to help those who are seeking after God's prophets. Though God had, in displeasure, granted Israel's request for a king, yet he sends them a man to be captain over them, to save them out of the hand of the Philistines. He does it, listening graciously to their cry.

Verses 18-27 Samuel, that good prophet, was so far from envying Saul, or bearing him any ill-will, that he was the first and most forward to do him honour. Both that evening and early the next morning, Samuel communed with Saul upon the flat roof of the house. We may suppose Samuel now convinced Saul that he was the person God had fixed upon for the government, and of his own willingness to resign. How different are the purposes of the Lord for us, from our intentions for ourselves! Perhaps Saul was the only one who ever went out to seek asses, and literally found a kingdom; but many have set out and moved their dwellings to seek riches and pleasures, who have been guided to places where they found salvation for their souls. Thus they have met with those who addressed them as if aware of the secrets of their lives and hearts, and have been led seriously to regard the word of the Lord. If this has been our case, though our worldly plans have not prospered, let us not care for that; the Lord has given us, or has prepared us for, what is far better.

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