TBESH · H9009
/ה · ha · [the]
Prefix hé article: "the" for a subject, not object
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/ה (ha) means “[the]” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: ha STEP transliteration; pronunciation varies by reading tradition.
/ה · ha · [the]
Prefix hé article: "the" for a subject, not object
STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0
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Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.”
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 wordThe cities from Ekron to Gath, which the Philistines had taken, were restored to Israel, who also delivered the surrounding territory from the hand of the Philistines. And there was peace between the Israelites and the Amorites.
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 wordThen he would return to Ramah because his home was there, and there he judged Israel and built an altar to the LORD.
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 wordSo all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah.
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 wordJust as they have done from the day I brought them up out of Egypt until this day, forsaking Me and serving other gods, so they are doing to you.
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 wordSo Samuel spoke all the words of the LORD to the people who were asking him for a king.
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 wordHe will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his servants.
Read word by wordAnd he will take your menservants and maidservants and your best cattle and donkeys and put them to his own use.
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 wordThen we will be like all the other nations, with a king to judge us, to go out before us, and to fight our battles.”
Read word by wordSamuel listened to all the words of the people and repeated them in the hearing of the LORD.
Read word by wordAnd he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people.
Read word by wordOne day the donkeys of Saul’s father Kish wandered off, and Kish said to his son Saul, “Take one of the servants and go look for the donkeys.”
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 word“If we do go,” Saul replied, “what can we give the man? For the bread in our packs is gone, and there is no gift to take to the man of God. What do we have?”
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 word“Good,” said Saul to his servant. “Come, let us go.” So they set out for the city where the man of God was.
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 wordAs for the donkeys you lost three days ago, do not worry about them, for they have been found. And upon whom is all the desire of Israel, if not upon you and all your father’s house?”
Read word by wordSaul replied, “Am I not a Benjamite from the smallest tribe of Israel, and is not my clan the least of all the clans of Benjamin? So why would you say such a thing to me?”
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 wordAnd Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the portion I gave you and told you to set aside.”
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 wordAnd after they had come down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof of his house.
Read word by wordThey got up early in the morning, and just before dawn Samuel called to Saul on the roof, “Get ready, and I will send you on your way!” So Saul got ready, and both he and Samuel went outside together.
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 wordThen Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?
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 wordThen you will go on from there until you come to the Oak of Tabor. Three men going up to God at Bethel will meet you there, one carrying three young goats, another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a skin of wine.
Read word by wordAfter that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.
Read word by wordWhen these signs have come, do as the occasion demands, for God is with you.
Read word by wordAnd you shall go before me to Gilgal, and surely I will come to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice peace offerings. Wait seven days until I come to you and show you what you are to do.”
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