New International VersionAs Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all these signs were fulfilled that day.
New Living TranslationAs Saul turned and started to leave, God gave him a new heart, and all Samuel’s signs were fulfilled that day.
English Standard VersionWhen he turned his back to leave Samuel, God gave him another heart. And all these signs came to pass that day.
Berean Standard BibleAs Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all the signs came to pass that day.
King James BibleAnd 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.
New King James VersionSo it was, when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, that God gave him another heart; and all those signs came to pass that day.
New American Standard BibleThen it happened, when he turned his back to leave Samuel, that God changed his heart; and all those signs came about on that day.
NASB 1995Then it happened when he turned his back to leave Samuel, God changed his heart; and all those signs came about on that day.
NASB 1977Then it happened when he turned his back to leave Samuel, God changed his heart; and all those signs came about on that day.
Legacy Standard BibleThen it happened when he turned his back to leave Samuel, God changed his heart; and all those signs came about on that day.
Amplified BibleThen it happened when Saul turned his back to leave Samuel, God changed his heart; and all those signs came to pass that day.
Christian Standard BibleWhen Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed his heart, and all the signs came about that day.
Holman Christian Standard BibleWhen Saul turned around to leave Samuel, God changed his heart, and all the signs came about that day.
American Standard VersionAnd 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.
Contemporary English VersionAs Saul turned around to leave Samuel, God made Saul feel like a different person. That same day, everything happened just as Samuel had said.
English Revised VersionAnd 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.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhen Saul turned around to leave Samuel, God changed Saul's attitude. That day all these signs happened.
Good News TranslationWhen Saul turned to leave Samuel, God gave Saul a new nature. And everything Samuel had told him happened that day.
International Standard VersionNow it happened as Saul turned his back to leave Samuel, that God gave him another heart, and all these signs occurred on that day.
NET BibleAs Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed his inmost person. All these signs happened on that very day.
New Heart English BibleWhen he had turned his back to leave Samuel, God changed his heart, and all these signs came to pass that day.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAs Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all the signs came to pass that day.
World English BibleIt 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it has been, at his turning his shoulder to go from Samuel, that God turns to him another heart, and all these signs come on that day,
Young's Literal Translation 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,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd it was as he turned away his shoulder to go from Samuel, and God will turn to him another heart: and all these signs will come in that day. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo 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.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd so, when he had turned his shoulder, so that he might go away from Samuel, God changed him to another heart. And all these signs occurred on that day.
New American BibleAs Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed his heart. That very day all these signs came to pass. . ..
New Revised Standard VersionAs he turned away to leave Samuel, God gave him another heart; and all these signs were fulfilled that day. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd it was that when he turned his shoulder to go from Shemueil, God exchanged for him another heart, and all these signs came in that day OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd it came to pass when he turned his back to depart from Samuel, God gave him another heart; and all these signs came to pass in that day.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Samuel's Signs Fulfilled9As Saul turnedto leaveSamuel,GodchangedSaul’sheart,and allthe signscame to passthatday.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.…
Cross References Ezekiel 36:26-27I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.
2 Corinthians 5:17Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!
Romans 12:2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Philippians 2:13For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
Jeremiah 31:33“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.
Acts 9:3-6As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. ...
Galatians 1:15-16But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased / to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood,
John 3:3-5Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” / “How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Can he enter his mother’s womb a second time to be born?” / Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.
Isaiah 43:19Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.
Ephesians 4:22-24to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; / to be renewed in the spirit of your minds; / and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Colossians 3:10and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
Psalm 51:10Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Titus 3:5He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
Hebrews 8:10For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.
2 Kings 5:14So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean.
Treasury of Scripture 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. back [heb] shoulder 1 Samuel 10:6 And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man. 1 Samuel 10:2-5 When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son? … Judges 6:21,36-40 Then the angel of the LORD put forth the end of the staff thatwas in his hand, and touched the flesh and the unleavened cakes; and there rose up fire out of the rock, and consumed the flesh and the unleavened cakes. Then the angel of the LORD departed out of his sight… Judges 7:11 And thou shalt hear what they say; and afterward shall thine hands be strengthened to go down unto the host. Then went he down with Phurah his servant unto the outside of the armed men thatwere in the host. Jump to Previous ChangedHeartLeaveSamuelSaulSaul'sShoulderSignsTurnedTurnethTurningJump to Next ChangedHeartLeaveSamuelSaulSaul'sShoulderSignsTurnedTurnethTurning1 Samuel 10 1.Samuel anoints Saul2.He confirms him by prediction of three signs9.Saul's heart is changed, and he prophesies14.He conceals the matter of the kingdom from his uncle17.Saul is chosen at Mizpeh by lot26.The different affections of his subjectsAs Saul turned to leave SamuelThis moment marks a significant turning point in Saul's life. Samuel, the last judge of Israel, had just anointed Saul as the first king of Israel. This act of anointing was a divine appointment, signifying God's choice and empowerment for leadership. The context here is crucial: Israel had demanded a king to be like other nations, and God granted their request through Samuel. The act of turning away from Samuel symbolizes Saul's transition from a private individual to a public figure chosen by God. This moment also reflects the biblical theme of divine calling and the human response to it, seen in other figures like Moses and David. God changed Saul’s heart
This phrase indicates a divine transformation within Saul, preparing him for the role of king. In biblical terms, the heart often represents the center of will, emotion, and intellect. God's intervention here suggests a supernatural empowerment, equipping Saul with the necessary qualities for leadership. This transformation is reminiscent of the New Testament concept of regeneration, where believers are given a new heart and spirit (Ezekiel 36:26,2 Corinthians 5:17). It also foreshadows the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers, as seen inActs 2 during Pentecost. and all the signs came to pass that day
The fulfillment of the signs given by Samuel serves as confirmation of God's word and His sovereign plan. Earlier in the chapter, Samuel had provided Saul with specific signs that would occur, affirming his anointing as king. The immediate fulfillment of these signs underscores the reliability of God's promises and the prophetic office of Samuel. This aligns with the biblical principle that true prophecy is always fulfilled (Deuteronomy 18:21-22). The signs also serve to strengthen Saul's faith and the faith of those around him, similar to how miracles in the New Testament authenticate the message of Jesus and the apostles. Persons / Places / Events 1. SaulThe first king of Israel, chosen by God and anointed by the prophet Samuel. At this point in the account, Saul is being transformed by God to fulfill his role as king. 2. SamuelA prophet and judge of Israel who anointed Saul as king. He serves as a mediator between God and the people of Israel. 3. GodThe sovereign deity who orchestrates the events and changes Saul's heart, signifying divine intervention and approval of Saul's kingship. 4. IsraelThe nation that demanded a king to lead them, transitioning from a theocracy to a monarchy. 5. The SignsSpecific events foretold by Samuel that would confirm Saul's anointing and God's choice, which all came to pass as a testament to God's power and plan. Teaching Points Divine TransformationGod has the power to change hearts and equip individuals for His purposes. Just as He changed Saul's heart, He can transform us to fulfill His will. Signs of God's WorkThe fulfillment of the signs given to Saul serves as a reminder that God confirms His plans and purposes. We should be attentive to how God might be affirming His direction in our lives. Obedience and FaithSaul's journey illustrates the importance of obedience and faith in God's promises. Trusting in God's plan, even when it requires change, is crucial for spiritual growth. God's SovereigntyThe account underscores God's sovereignty in choosing and equipping leaders. Recognizing God's control over our lives can bring peace and assurance. Heart Change and LeadershipEffective leadership in God's kingdom begins with a heart transformed by Him. We should seek God's guidance and transformation to lead according to His will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 10:9?
2.How does God changing Saul's heart in 1 Samuel 10:9 inspire personal transformation?
3.What role does divine intervention play in leadership, as seen in 1 Samuel 10:9?
4.How can we seek a heart change like Saul's in our daily lives?
5.What scriptural connections exist between 1 Samuel 10:9 and New Testament teachings on transformation?
6.How can we recognize and embrace God's work in our hearts today?
7.How does 1 Samuel 10:9 demonstrate God's influence on human hearts and minds?
8.What is the significance of God changing Saul's heart in 1 Samuel 10:9?
9.How does 1 Samuel 10:9 relate to the concept of divine intervention?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 10?
11.If God can change Saul’s heart instantly in 1 Samuel 10:9, why doesn’t this method apply universally to eliminate evil or unbelief?
12.How did Samuel lead Israel and anoint its first kings?
13.How does 1 Samuel 15:11, where God regrets making Saul king, align with the belief in God's omniscience?
14.Why does the 'Spirit of God' in 1 Samuel 10:10 produce such immediate prophetic activity in Saul, yet seemingly not in others?What Does 1 Samuel 10:9 Mean As Saul turned to leave Samuel• Samuel had just anointed Saul and relayed detailed prophecies (1 Samuel 10:1-8). Saul’s first response is simply to turn and go—an act of humble obedience. • Scripture often links blessing to immediate, trusting obedience. “So Abram departed, as the LORD had instructed him” (Genesis 12:4). Likewise, Mary: “May it be unto me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). • Even the physical act of turning underscores that “A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps” (Proverbs 16:9). When God speaks, the right posture is to move forward, trusting He will accomplish what He has said.
God changed Saul’s heart• The change is God’s sovereign work, not self-improvement. “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you” (Ezekiel 36:26). • This inner transformation equips Saul for the calling just placed on him. “For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose” (Philippians 2:13). • What happened to Saul prefigures every believer’s experience: “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17). When God appoints, He also empowers.
All the signs came to pass that day• Samuel had listed three precise signs (1 Samuel 10:2-6): – Finding the missing donkeys confirmed (v. 2) – Receiving bread from strangers (v. 3-4) – Joining prophets and prophesying (v. 5-6) • Their same-day fulfillment proved the word of the LORD unfailing. “God is not a man, that He should lie… Has He spoken, and will He not fulfill?” (Numbers 23:19). • This pattern of promise followed by immediate confirmation threads through Scripture: Sarah conceives “at the time God had appointed” (Genesis 21:1-2); every word of Jesus stands though “heaven and earth pass away” (Luke 21:33). • Such fulfillment grounds faith. “So is My word that goes out from My mouth… it will accomplish what I please” (Isaiah 55:11).
summarySaul’s simple step of obedience opened the door for divine empowerment; God literally replaced his old heart with one fit for a king, and then authenticated the whole encounter by bringing every promised sign to pass that very day. The sequence underscores the reliability of God’s word, the necessity of immediate obedience, and the certainty that when God calls, He also gives the heart and the confirmation needed to walk in that calling. Verse 9. - God gave him another heart. The Hebrew is remarkable: "When he turned his shoulder to go from Samuel, God also turned for him another heart," i.e. God turned him round by giving him a changed heart. He grew internally up to the level of his changed circumstances. No longer had he the feelings of a husbandman, concerned only about corn and cattle; he had become a statesman, a general, and a prince. No man could have gone through such marvellous events, and experienced such varied emotions, without a vast inward change. But it might have been only to vanity and self-complacency. Saul's change was into a hero.
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Hebrew As Saul turnedכְּהַפְנֹת֤וֹ(kə·hap̄·nō·ṯōw)Preposition-k | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6437:To turn, to face, appear, lookto leaveלָלֶ֙כֶת֙(lā·le·ḵeṯ)Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 1980:To go, come, walkSamuel,שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל(šə·mū·’êl)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8050:Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of IsraelGodאֱלֹהִ֖ים(’ĕ·lō·hîm)Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlativechangedוַיַּהֲפָךְ־(way·ya·hă·p̄āḵ-)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2015:To turn about, over, to change, overturn, return, pervertSaul's heart,לֵ֣ב(lêḇ)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3820:The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centreand allכָּל־(kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everythe signsהָאֹת֥וֹת(hā·’ō·ṯō·wṯ)Article | Noun - common plural
Strong's 226:A signal, as a, flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidencecame to passוַיָּבֹ֛אוּ(way·yā·ḇō·’ū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, gothatהַהֽוּא׃(ha·hū)Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, areday.בַּיּ֥וֹם(bay·yō·wm)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117:A day
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