1 Samuel 15:10
New International Version
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel:

New Living Translation
Then the LORD said to Samuel,

English Standard Version
The word of the LORD came to Samuel:

Berean Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

Berean Literal Bible
And the word of YHWH came to Samuel, saying,

King James Bible
Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying,

New King James Version
Now the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

New American Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

NASB 1995
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

NASB 1977
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the word of Yahweh came to Samuel, saying,

Amplified Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

Berean Annotated Bible
Then the word of the LORD {YHWH} came to Samuel (his name is El), saying,

Christian Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel,

American Standard Version
Then came the word of Jehovah unto Samuel, saying,

Contemporary English Version
The LORD told Samuel,

English Revised Version
Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the LORD spoke to Samuel:

Good News Translation
The LORD said to Samuel,

International Standard Version
This message from the LORD came to Samuel:

NET Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel:

New Heart English Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
Then came the word of the LORD to Samuel, saying,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

World English Bible
Then Yahweh’s word came to Samuel, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the word of YHWH is to Samuel, saying,

Berean Literal Bible
And the word of YHWH came to Samuel, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And the word of Jehovah is unto Samuel, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the word of Jehovah will be to Samuel, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the word of the Lord came to Samuel, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the word of the Lord came to Samuel, saying

New American Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel:

New Revised Standard Version
The word of the LORD came to Samuel:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon Shemueil, saying:”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the word of the Lord came to Samuel, saying,

Additional Translations ...



Context
Samuel Denounces Saul
10Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying, 11“I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned away from following Me and has not carried out My instructions.” And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the LORD all that night.…

Cross References
Then the word of the LORD

Hosea 1:1
This is the word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and of Jeroboam son of Jehoash, king of Israel.

Joel 1:1
This is the word of the LORD that came to Joel son of Pethuel:

Micah 1:1
This is the word of the LORD that came to Micah the Moreshite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah—what he saw regarding Samaria and Jerusalem:
came to Samuel,

1 Samuel 3:10
Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.”

1 Samuel 3:11
Then the LORD said to Samuel, “I am about to do something in Israel at which the ears of all who hear it will tingle.

1 Samuel 3:21
And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.
saying,

Jeremiah 1:4
The word of the LORD came to me, saying:

1 Kings 17:2
Then a revelation from the LORD came to Elijah:

2 Kings 20:4
Before Isaiah had left the middle courtyard, the word of the LORD came to him, saying,
1 Samuel 13:13-14
“You have acted foolishly,” Samuel declared. “You have not kept the command that the LORD your God gave you; if you had, the LORD would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. / But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.”

1 Samuel 16:1
Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”

1 Samuel 28:17-18
He has done exactly what He spoke through me: The LORD has torn the kingdom out of your hand and given it to your neighbor David. / Because you did not obey the LORD or carry out His burning anger against Amalek, the LORD has done this to you today.

2 Samuel 7:15
But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you.

Hosea 13:11
So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away.

Jeremiah 18:7-10
At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. / But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring. / And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom, …

Jeremiah 15:6
You have forsaken Me, declares the LORD. You have turned your back. So I will stretch out My hand against you and I will destroy you; I am weary of showing compassion.


Treasury of Scripture

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Then the word of the LORD

God addressed Samuel with authority concerning Israel’s king and the nation’s covenant responsibility.

Hos 1:1 This is the word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri…
Jol 1:1 This is the word of the LORD that came to Joel…
Mic 1:1 This is the word of the LORD that came to Micah…

came to Samuel,

Samuel served as God’s appointed prophet and judge, receiving the message that Saul had failed in his duty as king.

1Sa 3:10 Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before,…
1Sa 3:11 Then the LORD said to Samuel, “I am about to do something…
1Sa 3:21 And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh,…

saying,

The following words announce God’s judgment on Saul’s disobedience and prepare for his rejection from the throne.

Jer 1:4 The word of the LORD came to me, saying:
1Ki 17:2 Then a revelation from the LORD came to Elijah:
2Ki 20:4 Before Isaiah had left the middle courtyard,…

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who communicates His will and commands to His people through prophets like Samuel.

2. Samuel
A prophet and judge of Israel, who serves as God's spokesperson. He is tasked with delivering God's messages to King Saul and the people of Israel.

3. Saul
The first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. At this point in the account, Saul has disobeyed God's command regarding the Amalekites, leading to God's rejection of him as king.

4. Amalekites
A nomadic tribe that opposed Israel. God commanded Saul to completely destroy them as an act of divine judgment.

5. Israel
The nation chosen by God, led by Saul at this time. They are in a covenant relationship with God, which requires obedience to His commands.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Obedience
God's communication with Samuel underscores the critical nature of obedience to His commands. Disobedience leads to severe consequences, as seen in Saul's rejection.

God's Sovereignty and Regret
While God is sovereign, the account shows that He can express regret over human actions. This does not imply a change in His nature but highlights the relational aspect of His dealings with humanity.

Role of Prophets
Samuel's role as a prophet is crucial. He serves as the intermediary between God and His people, emphasizing the importance of listening to and heeding God's messengers.

Consequences of Disobedience
Saul's failure to obey God's command leads to his downfall. This serves as a warning that disobedience can lead to the loss of God's favor and position.

Heart Over Ritual
The account foreshadows the biblical theme that God values a heart of obedience and devotion over mere ritualistic practices.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 15:10?

2. How does 1 Samuel 15:10 reveal God's response to disobedience?

3. What lessons on obedience can we learn from 1 Samuel 15:10?

4. How does 1 Samuel 15:10 connect to Jesus' teachings on obedience?

5. How can we apply God's standards from 1 Samuel 15:10 in daily life?

6. What does 1 Samuel 15:10 teach about the consequences of rejecting God's commands?

7. Why did God regret making Saul king in 1 Samuel 15:10?

8. How does divine regret align with God's omniscience in 1 Samuel 15:10?

9. What does 1 Samuel 15:10 reveal about God's relationship with human leaders?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 15?


(10) Then came the word . . . --Very likely in a dream.

1 Samuel 15:10 shows the LORD swiftly sending an authoritative message to His faithful prophet right after Saul’s disobedience. The sequence underscores God’s attentiveness, His sovereign initiative in revelation, and the seriousness with which He treats obedience. When God’s word “comes,” it carries full weight, demands a response, and demonstrates that He lovingly pursues His people through clear, timely communication.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the word
דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

came
וַֽיְהִי֙ (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Samuel,
שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל (šə·mū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel

saying,
לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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OT History: 1 Samuel 15:10 Then came the word of Yahweh (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa)

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