1 Samuel 9:18 — Compare Translations

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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
And Saul draweth nigh to Samuel in the midst of the gate, and saith, `Declare, I pray thee, to me, where [is] this -- the seer`s house?`
English ASV
Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seers house is.
English Amplified
Then Saul came near to Samuel in the gate and said, Tell me where is the seer's house?
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
Then Saul came near to Samuel in the gate and said, Tell me where is the seer's house?
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
Saul approached Samuel in the gateway and asked, “Would you please tell me where the seer’s house is?”
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
Saul approached Samuel in the city gate and asked, “Would you please tell me where the seer’s house is?”
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
And Saul drew near to Samuel in the midst of the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house is.
English EASY 2024
Saul met Samuel at the gate of the town. Saul said to him, ‘Please tell me where the seer's house is.’
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Saul went up to a man near the gate to ask directions. This man just happened to be Samuel. Saul said, "Excuse me. Could you tell me where the seer's house is?"
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
Then Saul approached Samuel in the gate and said, "Tell me where is the house of the seer?"
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Then Saul went over to Samuel, who was near the gate, and asked, “Tell me, where does the seer live?”
English God's Word - GW 1995
Saul approached Samuel inside the gateway and said, "Please tell me where the seer's house is."
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
Saul approached Samuel in the gate area and asked, "Would you please tell me where the seer's house is?"
English KJV 1611
Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house is.
English LSB
Then Saul approached Samuel in the gate and said, “Please tell me where the seer’s house is.”
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, “Tell me, please, where is the seer’s house?”
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Then Saul approached Samuel in the gate and said, "Please tell me where the seer's house is."
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
Saul met Samuel in the gateway and said, "Please tell me where the seer lives."
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
As Saul approached Samuel in the middle of the gate, he said, “Please tell me where the seer’s house is.”
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Saul approached Samuel at the gate of the town. He asked Samuel, "Can you please show me the house where the seer is staying?"
English NIV
Saul approached Samuel in the gateway and asked, "Would you please tell me where the seer's house is?"
English NKJ 1982
Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, “Please tell me, where is the seer’s house?”
English NLT
Just then Saul approached Samuel at the gateway and asked, "Can you please tell me where the seer's house is?"
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
Then Saul approached Samuel inside the gate, and said, "Tell me, please, where is the house of the seer?"
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
Then Saul approached Samuel in the gate, and said, “Tell me where is the house of the seer?”
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
Just then Saul approached Samuel and asked, “Can you please tell me where the seer's house is?“
English Tyndale 1537
Then went Saul to Samuel in the middle of the gate, and said: tell me I pray thee, where about the sear's house is,