1 Samuel 13:10

10 Just as he finished making the offering, Samuel arrived, and Saul went out to greet him.

1 Samuel 13:10 in Other Translations

10 And it came to pass, that as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might salute him.

10 As soon as he had finished offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came. And Saul went out to meet him and greet him.

10 Just as Saul was finishing with the burnt offering, Samuel arrived. Saul went out to meet and welcome him,

10 No sooner had he done it than Samuel showed up! Saul greeted him.

10 Just as he finished offering the burnt offering, Samuel arrived. So Saul went out to greet him,

1 Samuel 13:10 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 13:10

And it came to pass, that as soon as he had made an end of
offering the burn offering
And before he could offer the peace offerings:

behold, Samuel came;
and it was told Saul that he was come:

and Saul went out to meet him;
left off sacrificing, and would proceed no further, leaving the rest for Samuel and out of respect to him, and to prevent a chiding of him, he went forth to meet him:

that he might salute him,
or "bless him" ^F3; congratulate him on his coming, ask of his health and welfare, and wish him all peace and prosperity.

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FOOTNOTES:

F3 (wkrbl) "ad benedicendum ei", Montanus.

1 Samuel 13:10 In-Context

8 He waited seven days, the time set by Samuel; but Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and Saul’s men began to scatter.

9 So he said, “Bring me the burnt offering and the fellowship offerings.” And Saul offered up the burnt offering.

10 Just as he finished making the offering, Samuel arrived, and Saul went out to greet him.

11 “What have you done?” asked Samuel. Saul replied, “When I saw that the men were scattering, and that you did not come at the set time, and that the Philistines were assembling at Mikmash,

12 I thought, ‘Now the Philistines will come down against me at Gilgal, and I have not sought the LORD’s favor.’ So I felt compelled to offer the burnt offering.”

Cross References

• 1. 1 Samuel 15:13
• 2. 1 Samuel 25:14