1 Samuel 9:17

1 Samuel 9:17 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

17When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the Lord said to him, “This is the man I spoke to you about; he will govern my people.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

17When Samuel saw Saul, the Lord 9:17 Lit answeredsaid to him, “Behold, the man of whom I spoke to you! This one shall rule over My people.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

17When Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said to him, “Behold, the man of whom I spoke to you! This one shall rule over My people.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

17When Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said to him, “There is the man of whom I spoke to you. This one shall rule over My people [as their king].”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

17When Samuel saw Saul, the Lord told him, “Here is the man of whom I spoke; he shall rule over My people.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

17When Samuel saw a man coming toward him, the Lord spoke to Samuel again. He said, “He is the man I told you about. His name is Saul. He will govern my people.”

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