King James Version
1 Samuel 15:31 in the King James Version says “So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the LORD.” — study this verse from 1 Samuel chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the LORD.”
1 Samuel 15:31 · KJV
And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent. Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory
Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD thy God.
So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the LORD.
Then said Samuel, Bring ye hither to me Agag the king of the Amalekites. And Agag came unto him delicately. And Agag said, Surely the bitterness of death is past.
And Samuel said, As thy sword hath made women childless, so shall thy mother be childless among women. And Samuel hewed Agag in pieces before the LORD in Gilgal.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“turned again”
H7725to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
“after”
H310properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
“worshipped”
H7812to depress, i.e., prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or god)
“the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
This verse is found in the book of 1 Samuel. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
1 Samuel 15:31 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.