1 Samuel 10:9
1 Samuel 10:9 in Multiple Translations
As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all the signs came to pass that day.
¶ And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day.
And it was so, that, when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day.
And it came about, that when he went away from Samuel, God gave him a changed heart: and all those signs took place that day.
The moment Saul turned to leave Samuel, God gave Saul a different way of thinking, and all the signs were fulfilled that day.
And when he had turned his backe to goe from Samuel, God gaue him another heart: and all those tokens came to passe that same day.
And it hath been, at his turning his shoulder to go from Samuel, that God turneth to him another heart, and all these signs come on that day,
It was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart; and all those signs happened that day.
And it was so , that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day.
So when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave unto him another heart, and all these things came to pass that day.
As Saul started to leave there, God changed Saul’s inner being. And all the things that Samuel had predicted happened on that day.
Saul turned around and started to leave that place, then God suddenly changed him. That day he told people God’s word, just like Samuel said.
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 10:9
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 10:9
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- 1 Samuel 10:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 10:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 10:9
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:9
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 10:9
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:9
- Sermons on 1 Samuel 10:9
Context — Samuel’s Signs Fulfilled
9As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all the signs came to pass that day.
10When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. Then the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he prophesied along with them. 11When all those who had formerly known Saul saw him prophesying with the prophets, they asked one another, “What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?”Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 38:7–8 | This will be a sign to you from the LORD that He will do what He has promised: I will make the sun’s shadow that falls on the stairway of Ahaz go back ten steps.’” So the sunlight went back the ten steps it had descended. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 10:2–6 | When you leave me today, you will find two men at Rachel’s tomb in Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. They will say to you, ‘The donkeys you seek have been found, and now your father has stopped worrying about the donkeys and started worrying about you, asking, “What should I do about my son?”’ Then you will go on from there until you come to the Oak of Tabor. Three men going up to God at Bethel will meet you there, one carrying three young goats, another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a skin of wine. They will greet you and give you two loaves of bread, which you will accept from their hands. After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying. Then the Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be transformed into a different person. |
| 3 | Judges 7:11 | and listen to what they are saying. Then your hands will be strengthened to attack the camp.” So he went with Purah his servant to the outposts where armed men were guarding the camp. |
| 4 | Judges 6:21 | Then the angel of the LORD extended the tip of the staff that was in his hand and touched the meat and the unleavened bread. And fire flared from the rock and consumed the meat and the unleavened bread. Then the angel of the LORD vanished from his sight. |
| 5 | Judges 6:36–40 | Then Gideon said to God, “If You are going to save Israel by my hand, as You have said, then behold, I will place a fleece of wool on the threshing floor. If there is dew only on the fleece and all the ground is dry, then I will know that You are going to save Israel by my hand, as You have said.” And that is what happened. When Gideon arose the next morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew—a bowlful of water. Then Gideon said to God, “Do not be angry with me; let me speak one more time. Please allow me one more test with the fleece. This time let it be dry, and the ground covered with dew.” And that night God did so. Only the fleece was dry, and dew covered the ground. |
| 6 | Mark 14:16 | So the disciples left and went into the city, where they found everything as Jesus had described. And they prepared the Passover. |
1 Samuel 10:9 Summary
In 1 Samuel 10:9, we see that God can change our hearts and give us new desires. This means that God can transform our inner being and give us the power to live a new life, as seen in Romans 6:4. As we surrender to God, He can work in our lives and bring about amazing transformations, just like He did in Saul's life. By trusting in God's power and presence, we can experience this kind of transformation and live a life that honors Him, just as we see in 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to change someone's heart?
When God changes someone's heart, as seen in 1 Samuel 10:9, it means He is transforming their inner being, giving them new desires and motivations, similar to what we see in Ezekiel 36:26, where God promises to give us a new heart.
How can we know if God is working in our lives like He did in Saul's life?
We can know if God is working in our lives by looking for the fulfillment of His promises and the presence of His Spirit, as seen in 1 Samuel 10:9-10, where God changes Saul's heart and the signs come to pass.
What is the significance of the signs coming to pass in this verse?
The signs coming to pass in 1 Samuel 10:9 signify the authenticity of God's calling and anointing on Saul's life, demonstrating God's power and presence, similar to what we see in Isaiah 55:11, where God's word does not return empty.
How does this verse relate to our own spiritual transformation?
This verse reminds us that spiritual transformation is a work of God, and as we surrender to Him, He can change our hearts and give us new life, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:17, where we become new creations in Christ.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God to change my heart and give me new desires?
- How can I, like Saul, surrender to God's plan and wait for His timing, as seen in 1 Samuel 10:8?
- What are some signs or confirmations that God is working in my life, and how can I be more attentive to His presence?
- How can I, like the prophets in 1 Samuel 10:10, be sensitive to the Spirit of God and respond to His leading in my life?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 10:9
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 10:9
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:9
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 10:9
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:9
Sermons on 1 Samuel 10:9
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(Through the Bible) 1 Samuel 1-10 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the spirit of God coming upon a person's life and anointing them. He highlights the significance of having a heart turned |
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Making a King by G.W. North | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a living representation of the word of God. He criticizes the idea of relying on physical objects or books to show pe |
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Walking in Your Destiny by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that destiny is God's ordained purpose for each individual, illustrated through the life of Saul, who was chosen by God to lead Israel but ultimately fai |
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I Samuel 26:21 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith explores the life of Saul, emphasizing how despite his physical advantages and opportunities to lead God's people, he ultimately played the fool by failing to submit fu |
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Knowing God's Will by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a young man who became paralyzed and was abandoned by his wife. Despite his anger and despair, the man turned to God and prayed fo |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 7:14 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck emphasizes the destructive power of sin and its impact on relationships and society. He highlights the historical lesson that a nation must be spiritua |
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Gideon #2: The Preeminence of the Lord Jesus Christ by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Gideon from the book of Judges in the Bible. The main theme is the preeminence of Christ and the invitation for believers to co |





