TBESH · H9003
/ב · b · in/on/with
Prefix beth: in, among, with,
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/ב (b) means “in/on/with” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: b STEP transliteration; pronunciation varies by reading tradition.
/ב · b · in/on/with
Prefix beth: in, among, with,
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Page 67 of 206. 10289 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
And from that day a long time passed, twenty years in all, as the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim. And all the house of Israel mournfully sought the LORD.
Read word by wordThen Samuel said to all the house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and Ashtoreths among you, prepare your hearts for the LORD, and serve Him only. And He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.”
Read word by wordWhen they had gathered at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the LORD. On that day they fasted, and there they confessed, “We have sinned against the LORD.” And Samuel judged the Israelites at Mizpah.
Read word by wordAs the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was offering up the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel.
Read word by wordSo the Philistines were subdued, and they stopped invading the territory of Israel. And the hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.
Read word by wordEvery year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places.
Read word by wordThe name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba.
Read word by wordBut his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.
Read word by word“Look,” they said, “you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint a king to judge us like all the other nations.”
Read word by wordBut when they said, “Give us a king to judge us,” their demand was displeasing in the sight of Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD.
Read word by wordAnd the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king.
Read word by wordNow listen to their voice; but you must solemnly warn them and show them the manner of the king who will reign over them.”
Read word by wordHe said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots.
Read word by wordWhen that day comes, you will beg for relief from the king you have chosen, but the LORD will not answer you on that day.”
Read word by wordNevertheless, the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We must have a king over us.
Read word by wordSamuel listened to all the words of the people and repeated them in the hearing of the LORD.
Read word by word“Listen to their voice,” the LORD said to Samuel. “Appoint a king for them.” Then Samuel told the men of Israel, “Everyone must go back to his city.”
Read word by wordSo Saul passed through the hill country of Ephraim and then through the land of Shalishah, but they did not find the donkeys. He and the servant went through the region of Shaalim, but they were not there. Then they went through the land of Benjamin, and still they did not find them.
Read word by wordWhen they reached the land of Zuph, Saul said to his servant, “Come, let us go back, or my father will stop worrying about the donkeys and start worrying about us.”
Read word by word“Look,” said the servant, “in this city there is a man of God who is highly respected; everything he says surely comes to pass. Let us go there now. Perhaps he will tell us which way to go.”
Read word by wordThe servant answered him again. “Look,” he said, “I have here in my hand a quarter shekel of silver. I will give it to the man of God, and he will tell us our way.”
Read word by word(Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.)
Read word by wordAnd as they were climbing the hill to the city, they met some young women coming out to draw water and asked, “Is the seer here?”
Read word by word“Yes, he is ahead of you,” they answered. “Hurry now, for today he has come to the city because the people have a sacrifice on the high place.
Read word by wordAs soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.”
Read word by wordSo Saul and his servant went up toward the city, and as they were entering it, there was Samuel coming toward them on his way up to the high place.
Read word by wordWhen Samuel saw Saul, the LORD told him, “Here is the man of whom I spoke; he shall rule over My people.”
Read word by wordSaul approached Samuel in the gateway and asked, “Would you please tell me where the seer’s house is?”
Read word by word“I am the seer,” Samuel replied. “Go up before me to the high place, for you shall eat with me today. And when I send you off in the morning, I will tell you all that is in your heart.
Read word by wordThen Samuel took Saul and his servant, brought them into the hall, and seated them in the place of honor among those who were invited—about thirty in all.
Read word by wordSo the cook picked up the leg and what was attached to it and set it before Saul. Then Samuel said, “Here is what was kept back. It was set apart for you. Eat, for it has been kept for you for this occasion, from the time I said, ‘I have invited the people.’” So Saul dined with Samuel that day.
Read word by wordAs they were going down to the edge of the city, Samuel said to Saul, “Tell the servant to go on ahead of us, but you stay for a while, and I will reveal to you the word of God.” So the servant went on.
Read word by wordWhen you leave me today, you will find two men at Rachel’s tomb in Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. They will say to you, ‘The donkeys you seek have been found, and now your father has stopped worrying about the donkeys and started worrying about you, asking, “What should I do about my son?”’
Read word by wordAs Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all the signs came to pass that day.
Read word by wordWhen Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. Then the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he prophesied along with them.
Read word by wordWhen all those who had formerly known Saul saw him prophesying with the prophets, they asked one another, “What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?”
Read word by wordThen a man who lived there replied, “And who is their father?” So the saying became a proverb: “Is Saul also among the prophets?”
Read word by wordSo again they inquired of the LORD, “Has the man come here yet?” And the LORD replied, “Behold, he has hidden himself among the baggage.”
Read word by wordSo they ran and brought Saul, and when he stood among the people, he was a head taller than any of the others.
Read word by wordSamuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!”
Read word by wordThen Samuel explained to the people the rights of kingship. He wrote them on a scroll and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, each to his own home.
Read word by wordSaul also went to his home in Gibeah, and the men of valor whose hearts God had touched went with him.
Read word by wordBut Nahash the Ammonite replied, “I will make a treaty with you on one condition, that I may put out everyone’s right eye and bring reproach upon all Israel.”
Read word by word“Hold off for seven days,” replied the elders of Jabesh, “and let us send messengers throughout Israel. If there is no one to save us, we will surrender to you.”
Read word by wordWhen the messengers came to Gibeah of Saul and relayed these words in the hearing of the people, they all wept aloud.
Read word by wordHe took a pair of oxen, cut them into pieces, and sent them by messengers throughout the land of Israel, proclaiming, “This is what will be done to the oxen of anyone who does not march behind Saul and Samuel.” Then the terror of the LORD fell upon the people, and they came out together as one man.
Read word by wordAnd when Saul numbered them at Bezek, there were 300,000 Israelites and 30,000 men of Judah.
Read word by wordThen the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Tomorrow we will come out, and you can do with us whatever seems good to you.”
Read word by wordThe next day Saul organized the troops into three divisions, and during the morning watch they invaded the camp of the Ammonites and slaughtered them, until the hottest part of the day. And the survivors were so scattered that no two of them were left together.
Read word by wordBut Saul ordered, “No one shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has worked salvation in Israel.”
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