24 And the cook took up the shoulder, and that which was [a]upon it, and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, Behold, that which is left, set it before thee, and eat: for hitherto hath it been kept for thee, saying, Also I [b]have called the people. So Saul did eat with Samuel that day.

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

26 And when they arose early about the spring of the day, Samuel called Saul to the [c]top of the house, saying, Up, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out, both he, and Samuel.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 9:24 That is, the shoulder with the breast, which the Priest had for his family in all peace offerings, Lev. 10:14.
  2. 1 Samuel 9:24 That both by the assembling of the people, and by the meat prepared for thee, thou mightest understand that I knew of thy coming.
  3. 1 Samuel 9:26 To speak with him secretly: for the houses were flat above.

24 So the cook took up the thigh(A) with what was on it and set it in front of Saul. Samuel said, “Here is what has been kept for you. Eat, because it was set aside for you for this occasion from the time I said, ‘I have invited guests.’” And Saul dined with Samuel that day.

25 After they came down from the high place to the town, Samuel talked with Saul on the roof(B) of his house. 26 They rose about daybreak, and Samuel called to Saul on the roof, “Get ready, and I will send you on your way.” When Saul got ready, he and Samuel went outside together.

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