1 Samuel 11:12

“And the people said unto Samuel, Who is he that said, Shall Saul reign over us? bring the men, that we may put them to death.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for 1 Samuel 11:12

ΒΆ And the people said vnto Samuel, Who is he that said, Shall Saul reigne ouer vs? bring the men, that we may put them to death.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then the people said to Samuel, "Who is he that said, 'Shall Saul reign over us?' Bring the men, that we may put them to death."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And the people said unto Samuel, Who is he that said, Shall Saul reign over us? bring the men, that we may put them to death.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the people said to Samuel, Who was it who said, Is Saul to be our king? give the men up, so that we may put them to death.
- Basic English Bible

And the people said to Samuel, Who is he that said, Shall Saul reign over us? bring the men, that we may put them to death.
- Darby Bible

And the people said to Samuel, Who is he that said, Shall Saul reign over us? bring the men, that we may put them to death.
- Webster's Bible

The people said to Samuel, "Who is he who said, 'Shall Saul reign over us?' Bring those men, that we may put them to death!"
- World English Bible

And the people say unto Samuel, `Who is he that saith, Saul doth reign over us! give ye up the men, and we put them to death.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

And the people said unto Samuel: 'Who is he that said: Shall Saul reign over us? bring the men, that we may put them to death.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for 1 Samuel 11:12

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 11:12


11:14 Then - While the people were together by Jabesh - gilead, wherein Samuel's great prudence and fidelity to Saul is evident. He suspended the confirmation of Saul at first, whilst the generality of the people were disaffected, and now when he had given such eminent proof of his princely virtues, and when the peoples hearts were eagerly set upon him, he takes this as the fittest season for that work. Renew - That is, confirm our former choice.


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