1 Samuel 9:14

So they went up to the town, and when they came inside the town, Samuel came face to face with them on his way to the high place.

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In The King James Version

And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place.

In Context

13When you come into the town you will see him straight away, before he goes up to the high place for the feast: the people are waiting for his blessing before starting the feast, and after that the guests will take part in it. So go up now and you will see him.

15Now the day before Saul came, the word of God had come to Samuel, saying,

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Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 9:12-18

Saul Introduced to Samuel. ( b. c. 1070.) 11 And as they went up the hill to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, and said unto them, Is the seer here? 12 And they answered them, and said, He is; behold, he is before you: make haste now, for he came to day to the city; for there is a sacrifice of the people to day in the high place: 13 As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until he come,… Read the whole commentary →

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