1 Samuel 9:24

And the cook took up the shoulder, and that which was upon it, and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, Behold that which is left! set it before thee, and eat: for unto this time hath it been kept for thee since I said, I have invited the people. So Saul did eat with Samuel that day.

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In Context

23And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee.

25And when they were come down from the high place into the city, Samuel communed with Saul upon the top of the house.

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Cross References

Exodus 29:22Also thou shalt take of the ram the fat and the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and the right shoulder; for it is a ram of consecration:

Leviticus 7:32And the right shoulder shall ye give unto the priest for an heave offering of the sacrifices of your peace offerings.

Ezekiel 24:4Gather the pieces thereof into it, even every good piece, the thigh, and the shoulder; fill it with the choice bones.

Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 9:19-27

Saul Entertained by Samuel. ( b. c. 1070.) 18 Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house is. 19 And Samuel answered Saul, and said, I am the seer: go up before me unto the high place; for ye shall eat with me to day, and to morrow I will let thee go, and will tell thee all that is in thine heart. 20 And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And on whom is all the desire of Israel? Is it not on thee, and… Read the whole commentary →

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