1 Samuel 10:16

ESV And Saul said to his uncle, "He told us plainly that the donkeys had been found." But about the matter of the kingdom, of which Samuel had spoken, he did not tell him anything.

NIV Saul replied, "He assured us that the donkeys had been found." But he did not tell his uncle what Samuel had said about the kingship.

NASB So Saul said to his uncle, 'He told us plainly that the donkeys had been found.' But he did not tell him about the matter of the kingdom which Samuel had mentioned.

CSB Saul told him, "He assured us the donkeys had been found." However, Saul did not tell him what Samuel had said about the matter of kingship.

NLT He told us that the donkeys had already been found,' Saul replied. But Saul didn’t tell his uncle what Samuel said about the kingdom.

KJV And Saul said unto his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found. But of the matter of the kingdom, whereof Samuel spake, he told him not.

NKJV So Saul said to his uncle, “He told us plainly that the donkeys had been found.” But about the matter of the kingdom, he did not tell him what Samuel had said.

What does 1 Samuel 10:16 mean?

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Context Summary
First Samuel 10:1–16 starts where the previous chapter left off. Samuel anoints Saul's head with oil and tells him the Lord has anointed him to be Israel's prince. Saul will reign over the people and save them from their enemies. Three signs will confirm this is true. All three signs happen, including God's Spirit rushing on Saul and him prophesying with a group of musical prophets. Saul's uncle asks about Samuel, but Saul doesn't tell him about becoming king.

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Chapter Summary
Samuel anoints Saul as the next prince of Israel and gives him three signs of things that will happen to confirm his prophecy. The Spirit of God rushes on Saul and he joins in prophesying with a group of musical prophets. Saul tells his uncle he met Samuel, but he doesn't reveal what Samuel told him about the kingship. Samuel calls all of Israel to Mizpah. Saul is selected king by casting lots. Though Saul hides at first, the people shout, "long live the king!" A group of valiant men accompany Saul back home while another group opposes him.

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