KJV ORIGINAL
Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The day before Saul arrived, the LORD had spoken privately to Samuel, telling him:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God had already prepared Samuel by speaking to him the day before Saul would come looking for help.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Israel's transition from judges to kings, when the people had demanded a king like other nations. Samuel was the last judge and priest who would anoint Israel's first king. God was orchestrating events to bring Saul and Samuel together, even though Samuel had initially been reluctant about Israel having a king.
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