Parallel Verses New International Version Kish had a son named Saul, as handsome a young man as could be found anywhere in Israel, and he was a head taller than anyone else. King James Bible And he had a son, whose name was Saul, a choice young man, and a goodly: and there was not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he: from his shoulders and upward he was higher than any of the people. Darby Bible Translation And he had a son whose name was Saul, choice and comely; and there was not among the children of Israel a comelier person than he; from his shoulders and upward he was higher than any of the people. World English Bible He had a son, whose name was Saul, an impressive young man; and there was not among the children of Israel a better person than he. From his shoulders and upward he was higher than any of the people. Young's Literal Translation and he hath a son, and his name is Saul, a choice youth and goodly, and there is not a man among the sons of Israel goodlier than he -- from his shoulder and upward, higher than any of the people. 1 Samuel 9:2 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleFrom his shoulders and upwards - It was probably from this very circumstance that he was chosen for king; for, where kings were elective, in all ancient times great respect was paid to personal appearance. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge choice from his shoulders 1 Samuel 10:23 And they ran and fetched him there: and when he stood among the people... Library The Old Judge and the Young King'Now the Lord had told Samuel In his ear a day before Saul came, saying, 16, To-morrow, about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be captain over My people Israel, that he may save My people out of the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked upon My people, because their cry is come unto Me. 17. And when Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over My people. 18. Then Saul drew … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Meditations Before Dinner and Supper. Cross References 1 Samuel 9:3 Now the donkeys belonging to Saul's father Kish were lost, and Kish said to his son Saul, "Take one of the servants with you and go and look for the donkeys." 1 Samuel 10:23 They ran and brought him out, and as he stood among the people he was a head taller than any of the others. 1 Samuel 10:24 Samuel said to all the people, "Do you see the man the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people." Then the people shouted, "Long live the king!" Jump to Previous Better Children Choice Equal Handsome Head Higher Impressive Israel Israelites Saul Shoulder Shoulders Specially Taller Upward YoungJump to Next Better Children Choice Equal Handsome Head Higher Impressive Israel Israelites Saul Shoulder Shoulders Specially Taller Upward YoungLinks 1 Samuel 9:2 NIV1 Samuel 9:2 NLT 1 Samuel 9:2 ESV 1 Samuel 9:2 NASB 1 Samuel 9:2 KJV 1 Samuel 9:2 Bible Apps 1 Samuel 9:2 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 9:2 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 9:2 French Bible 1 Samuel 9:2 German Bible 1 Samuel 9:2 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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