1Sa 10:7 | KD | STEP | “ When these signs are come unto thee (the Kethibh תבאינה is to be read תּבאינה, as in and ; and the Keri תּבאנה is a needless emendation), do to thee what thy hand findeth , i.e., act according to the circumstances (for this formula, see Jdg 9:33); for God will be with thee .” The occurrence of the signs mentioned was to assure him of the certainty that God would assist him in all that he undertook as king. The first opportunity for action was afforded him by the Ammonite Nahash, who besieged Jabesh-gilead ( ).

‏ 1 Samuel 10:7

“When these signs are come unto thee (the Kethibh תבאינה is to be read תּבאינה, as in Psa 45:16 and Est 4:4; and the Keri תּבאנה is a needless emendation), do to thee what thy hand findeth, i.e., act according to the circumstances (for this formula, see Jdg 9:33); for God will be with thee.” The occurrence of the signs mentioned was to assure him of the certainty that God would assist him in all that he undertook as king. The first opportunity for action was afforded him by the Ammonite Nahash, who besieged Jabesh-gilead (1Sa 11:1-15).