15 Now the Lord had told [1] Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 9:15

New International Version

15 Now the day before Saul came, the Lord had revealed this to Samuel:

English Standard Version

15 Now the day before Saul came, the Lord had revealed to Samuel:

The Message

15 The very day before, God had confided in Samuel,

New King James Version

15 Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear the day before Saul came, saying,

New Living Translation

15 Now the Lord had told Samuel the previous day,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 9:15

Commentary on 1 Samuel 9:11-17

(Read 1 Samuel 9:11-17)

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.