Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So the cook took up the thigh 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. New Living Translation So the cook brought in the meat and placed it before Saul. “Go ahead and eat it,” Samuel said. “I was saving it for you even before I invited these others!” So Saul ate with Samuel that day. English Standard Version So the cook took up the leg and what was on it and set them before Saul. And Samuel said, “See, what was kept is set before you. Eat, because it was kept for you until the hour appointed, that you might eat with the guests.” So Saul ate with Samuel that day. Berean Standard Bible So the cook picked up the leg and what was attached to it and set it before Saul. Then Samuel said, “Here is what was kept back. It was set apart for you. Eat, for it has been kept for you for this occasion, from the time I said, ‘I have invited the people.’” So Saul dined with Samuel that day. Berean Literal Bible And the cook took up the leg and what was attached to it, and he set it before the face of Saul. And he said, “Behold, what was kept back! It was set apart for you. Eat, for to this appointed season it has been kept for you, saying, ‘The people I have invited.’” And Saul ate with Samuel that day. King James Bible 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. New King James Version So the cook took up the thigh with its upper part and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, “Here it is, what was kept back. It was set apart for you. Eat; for until this time it has been kept for you, since I said I invited the people.” So Saul ate with Samuel that day. New American Standard Bible Then the cook took up the leg with what was on it and placed it before Saul. And Samuel said, “Here is what has been reserved! Place it before you and eat, because it has been kept for you until the appointed time, since I said I have invited the people.” So Saul ate with Samuel that day. NASB 1995 Then the cook took up the leg with what was on it and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, “Here is what has been reserved! Set it before you and eat, because it has been kept for you until the appointed time, since I said I have invited the people.” So Saul ate with Samuel that day. NASB 1977 Then the cook took up the leg with what was on it and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, “Here is what has been reserved! Set it before you and eat, because it has been kept for you until the appointed time, since I said I have invited the people.” So Saul ate with Samuel that day. Legacy Standard Bible Then the cook took up the leg with what was on it and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, “Here is what has been reserved! Set it before you and eat, because it has been kept for you until the appointed time, since I said I have invited the people.” So Saul ate with Samuel that day. Amplified Bible Then the cook lifted up the leg (thigh) with the meat that was on it [indicating that it was the priest’s honored portion] and placed it before Saul. Samuel said, “Here is what has been reserved [for you]. Set it before you and eat, because it has been kept for you until the appointed time, ever since I invited the people.” So Saul ate with Samuel that day. Berean Annotated Bible So the cook picked up the leg and what was attached to it and set it before Saul (desired). Then Samuel said, “Here is what was kept back. It was set apart for you. Eat, for it has been kept for you for this occasion, from the time I said, ‘I have invited the people. So Saul dined with Samuel (his name is El) that day. Christian Standard Bible The cook picked up the thigh and what was attached to it and set it before Saul. Then Samuel said, “Notice that the reserved piece is set before you. Eat it because it was saved for you for this solemn event at the time I said, ‘I’ve invited the people.’ ” So Saul ate with Samuel that day. Holman Christian Standard Bible The cook picked up the thigh and what was attached to it and set it before Saul. Then Samuel said, “Notice that the reserved piece is set before you. Eat it because it was saved for you for this solemn event at the time I said, ‘I’ve invited the people.’” So Saul ate with Samuel that day. American Standard Version And the cook took up the thigh, and that which was upon it, and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, Behold, that which hath been reserved! set it before thee and eat; because unto the appointed time hath it been kept for thee, for I said, I have invited the people. So Saul did eat with Samuel that day. English Revised Version And the cook took up the thigh, and that which was upon it, and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, Behold that which hath been reserved! set it before thee and eat; because unto the appointed time hath it been kept for thee, for I said, I have invited the people. So Saul did eat with Samuel that day. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the cook picked up the leg and thigh and laid it in front of Saul. Samuel said, "This was kept in order to be laid in front of you. Eat it. When I invited people to the feast, I set it aside for you." Saul ate with Samuel that day. Good News Translation So the cook brought the choice piece of the leg and placed it before Saul. Samuel said, "Look, here is the piece that was kept for you. Eat it. I saved it for you to eat at this time with the people I invited." So Saul ate with Samuel that day. International Standard Version The cook picked up the thigh and what was on it and set it in front of Saul. Then Samuel said, "Here is what is left! Set it before you and eat, for it has been kept for you until the appointed time, about which I said, 'I've invited the people.'" So Saul ate with Samuel that day. NET Bible So the cook picked up the leg and brought it and set it in front of Saul. Samuel said, "What was kept is now set before you! Eat, for it has been kept for you for this meeting time, from the time I said, 'I have invited the people.'" So Saul ate with Samuel that day. New Heart English Bible The cook took up the thigh, and that which was on it, and set it before Saul. And he said, "Look, that which has been reserved. Set it before yourself and eat; because for the appointed time has it been kept for you, for I said, 'I have invited the people.'" So Saul ate with Samuel that day. Webster's Bible Translation 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 to this time hath it been kept for thee since I said, I have invited the people. So Saul ate with Samuel that day. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo the cook picked up the leg and what was attached to it and set it before Saul. Then Samuel said, “Here is what was kept back. It was set apart for you. Eat, for it has been kept for you for this occasion, from the time I said, ‘I have invited the people.’” So Saul dined with Samuel that day. World English Bible The cook took up the thigh, and that which was on it, and set it before Saul. Samuel said, “Behold, that which has been reserved! Set it before yourself and eat; because it has been kept for you for the appointed time, for I said, ‘I have invited the people.’” So Saul ate with Samuel that day. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version(And the cook lifts up the leg, and that which [is] on it, and sets [it] before Saul), and he says, “Behold, that which is left; [it] is set before your face—eat, for it is kept for you for this appointed time, [at my] saying, I have called the people”; and Saul eats with Samuel on that day. Berean Literal Bible And the cook took up the leg and what was attached to it, and he set it before the face of Saul. And he said, “Behold, what was kept back! It was set apart for you. Eat, for to this appointed season it has been kept for you, saying, ‘The people I have invited.’” And Saul ate with Samuel that day. Young's Literal Translation (and the cook lifteth up the leg, and that which is on it, and setteth before Saul), and he saith, 'Lo, that which is left; set it before thee -- eat, for to this appointed season it is kept for thee, saying, The people I have called;' and Saul eateth with Samuel on that day. Smith's Literal Translation And the cook will lift up the leg and that upon it, and will set before Saul. And he will say, Behold that being left set before thee: eat, for to the appointment being watched for thee, saying, I called the people. And Saul will eat with Samuel in that day. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the cook took up the shoulder, and set it before Saul. And Samuel said: Behold what is left, set it before thee, and eat: because it was kept of purpose for thee, when I invited the people. And Saul ate with Samuel that day. Catholic Public Domain Version Then the cook lifted up the shoulder, and he placed it before Saul. And Samuel said: “Behold, what remains, set it before you and eat. For it was preserved for you intentionally, when I called the people.” And Saul ate with Samuel on that day. New American Bible So the cook took up the leg and what went with it, and placed it before Saul. Samuel said: “This is a reserved portion that is set before you. Eat, for it was kept for you until this time; I explained that I was inviting some guests.” Thus Saul dined with Samuel that day. New Revised Standard Version The cook took up the thigh and what went with it and set them before Saul. Samuel said, “See, what was kept is set before you. Eat; for it is set before you at the appointed time, so that you might eat with the guests.” So Saul ate with Samuel that day. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the cook took up the shoulder and the thigh, and set them before Saul. And Samuel said, Behold that which is left! Set it before you and eat; because it has been kept for you for some time. So Saul ate with Samuel that day. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Butcher lifted the shoulder and the thigh and laid them before Shaul, and he said: “Behold, what is left is laid before you, and eat, because for a while it has been kept for you.” And Shaul ate with Shemueil on that day OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the cook took up the thigh, and that which was upon it, and set it before Saul. And [Samuel] said: 'Behold that which hath been reserved! set it before thee and eat; because unto the appointed time hath it been kept for thee, for I said: I have invited the people.' So Saul did eat with Samuel that day. Brenton Septuagint Translation Now the cook had boiled the shoulder, and he set it before Saul; and Samuel said to Saul, Behold that which is left: set before thee, an eat; for it is set thee for a testimony in preference to the others; take of it: and Saul ate with Samuel on that day. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Saul Chosen as King…23And Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the portion I gave you and told you to set aside.” 24So the cook picked up the leg and what was attached to it and set it before Saul. Then Samuel said, “Here is what was kept back. It was set apart for you. Eat, for it has been kept for you for this occasion, from the time I said, ‘I have invited the people.’” So Saul dined with Samuel that day. 25And after they had come down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof of his house.… Cross References So the cook picked up the leg and what was attached to it and set it before Saul. Leviticus 7:32-34 And you are to give the right thigh to the priest as a contribution from your peace offering. / The son of Aaron who presents the blood and fat of the peace offering shall have the right thigh as a portion. / I have taken from the sons of Israel the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the contribution of their peace offerings, and I have given them to Aaron the priest and his sons as a permanent portion from the sons of Israel.’” Exodus 29:27-28 Consecrate for Aaron and his sons the breast of the wave offering that is waved and the thigh of the heave offering that is lifted up from the ram of ordination. / This will belong to Aaron and his sons as a regular portion from the Israelites, for it is the heave offering the Israelites will make to the LORD from their peace offerings. Numbers 18:18 And their meat belongs to you, just as the breast and right thigh of the wave offering belong to you. Then Samuel said, “Here is what was kept back. Leviticus 2:3 The remainder of the grain offering shall belong to Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the food offerings to the LORD. Numbers 18:8-11 Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute. / A portion of the most holy offerings reserved from the fire will be yours. From all the offerings they render to Me as most holy offerings, whether grain offerings or sin offerings or guilt offerings, that part belongs to you and your sons. / You are to eat it as a most holy offering, and every male may eat it. You shall regard it as holy. … It was set apart for you. 1 Samuel 21:4-6 “There is no common bread on hand,” the priest replied, “but there is some consecrated bread—provided that the young men have kept themselves from women.” / David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” / So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away. Leviticus 22:10-16 No one outside a priest’s family may eat the sacred offering, nor may the guest of a priest or his hired hand eat it. / But if a priest buys a slave with his own money, or if a slave is born in his household, that slave may eat his food. / If the priest’s daughter is married to a man other than a priest, she is not to eat of the sacred contributions. … Eat, for it has been kept for you for this occasion, John 2:10 and said, “Everyone serves the fine wine first, and then the cheap wine after the guests are drunk. But you have saved the fine wine until now!” 2 Kings 4:42-44 Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD. from the time I said, ‘I have invited the people.’” Luke 14:16-17 But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests. / When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ 1 Kings 1:9-10 And Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened calves near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel. He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah who were servants of the king. / But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon. Proverbs 9:1-5 Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars. / She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. / She has sent out her maidservants; she calls out from the heights of the city. … So Saul dined with Samuel that day. Exodus 24:9-11 Then Moses went up with Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel, / and they saw the God of Israel. Under His feet was a work like a pavement made of sapphire, as clear as the sky itself. / But God did not lay His hand on the nobles of Israel; they saw Him, and they ate and drank. 2 Samuel 9:7 “Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.” Genesis 18:8 Then Abraham brought curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and he set them before the men and stood by them under the tree as they ate. Deuteronomy 18:3 This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach. Treasury of Scripture And the cook took up the shoulder, and that which was on it, and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, Behold that which is left! set it before you, and eat: for to this time has it been kept for you since I said, I have invited the people. So Saul did eat with Samuel that day. 1 Samuel 9:6 And he said unto him, Behold now, there is in this city a man of God, and he is an honourable man; all that he saith cometh surely to pass: now let us go thither; peradventure he can shew us our way that we should go. Leviticus 7:32,33 And the right shoulder shall ye give unto the priest for an heave offering of the sacrifices of your peace offerings… Ezekiel 24:4 Gather the pieces thereof into it, even every good piece, the thigh, and the shoulder; fill it with the choice bones. left. Jump to Previous Appointed Ate Cook Eat Invited Kept Leg Reserved Samuel Saul Shoulder Thigh Time UpperJump to Next Appointed Ate Cook Eat Invited Kept Leg Reserved Samuel Saul Shoulder Thigh Time Upper1 Samuel 9 1. Saul despairing to find his father's donkeys6. by the counsel of his servant 11. and direction of young maidens 15. according to God's revelation 18. comes to Samuel 19. Samuel entertains Saul at the feast 25. Samuel, after secret communication, brings Saul on his way So the cook picked up the leg and what was attached to it and set it before Saul. In ancient Israelite culture, the leg portion of a sacrificial animal was considered a choice piece, often reserved for priests or honored guests. This act signifies Saul's special status and foreshadows his anointing as king. The cook's role indicates the organized nature of sacrificial meals, reflecting the Levitical laws concerning offerings. The leg's presentation to Saul symbolizes God's provision and favor, aligning with the cultural practice of honoring guests with the best portions. Then Samuel said, “Here is what was kept back. It was set apart for you. Eat, for it has been kept for you for this occasion, from the time I said, ‘I have invited the people.’” So Saul dined with Samuel that day. Persons / Places / Events 1. SaulThe first king of Israel, chosen by God through the prophet Samuel. At this point, Saul is unaware of his future role as king. 2. Samuel A prophet and judge of Israel who anoints Saul as king. He plays a crucial role in transitioning Israel from a theocracy to a monarchy. 3. The Cook An unnamed servant who follows Samuel's instructions to serve the reserved portion to Saul, symbolizing God's provision and choice. 4. The Meal A significant event where Saul is honored, symbolizing his future leadership and God's provision. 5. Ramah The place where this event occurs, Samuel's hometown, and a center for worship and prophecy. Teaching Points Divine AppointmentGod orchestrates events for His purposes. Saul's meal with Samuel was divinely appointed, reminding us that God has a plan for each of us. Symbolism of Provision The reserved portion signifies God's provision and choice. Trust in God's provision, even when the future is uncertain. Honor and Humility Saul is honored with the best portion, yet he remains humble. We should accept God's blessings with humility and gratitude. Preparation for Leadership Saul's meal is a preparation for his future role. God often prepares us in small ways for larger responsibilities. Community and Fellowship The communal meal underscores the importance of fellowship in God's plans. Engage in community as a way to experience God's presence and purpose. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 9:24?2. How does 1 Samuel 9:24 illustrate God's provision and timing for Saul? 3. What role does obedience play in the events of 1 Samuel 9:24? 4. How can we trust God's plans like Samuel trusted in 1 Samuel 9:24? 5. What connections exist between 1 Samuel 9:24 and God's anointing of leaders elsewhere? 6. How can we apply the principle of divine appointment from 1 Samuel 9:24 today? 7. What is the significance of the portion given to Saul in 1 Samuel 9:24? 8. How does 1 Samuel 9:24 foreshadow Saul's future role as king? 9. Why was the specific portion set aside for Saul in 1 Samuel 9:24? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 9? 11. If Saul previously admitted David's righteousness in 1 Samuel 24, why is he chasing David again in 1 Samuel 26? 12. If Saul recognized David's righteousness (1 Samuel 24:16-21), why did hostilities continue in later chapters, suggesting inconsistency? 13. How many fighting men were in Israel? (2 Samuel 24:9 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:5) 14. Why is there a discrepancy between the numbers given in 2 Samuel 24:9 and 1 Chronicles 21 for the same census? What Does 1 Samuel 9:24 Mean So the cook picked up the leg and what was attached to it and set it before Saul• The “leg” (often the priestly or choicest portion; see Exodus 29:22; Leviticus 7:32) signals honor. • Samuel has arranged that the best cut be reserved for Saul, revealing God’s selection of Saul before Saul himself understands it (compare 1 Samuel 10:1). • Providence is on display: the portion is physically lifted and placed before the man God is about to lift up (Psalm 75:6-7). Then Samuel said, “Here is what was kept back.” • Samuel publicly announces that the choice piece had been “kept back,” underscoring intentionality. • God often reserves blessings in advance for His chosen servants (John 14:3; 1 Corinthians 2:9). • The phrase makes clear that what is happening is not chance hospitality but prophetic appointment (1 Samuel 9:16-17). It was set apart for you • “Set apart” echoes the language of consecration (Numbers 15:20-21). • Saul, though still searching for donkeys, learns that God has already set apart a kingdom for him (1 Samuel 10:24). • Being “set apart” for service mirrors Israel’s own calling (Deuteronomy 14:2) and anticipates the church’s identity (1 Peter 2:9). Eat, for it has been kept for you for this occasion, from the time I said, ‘I have invited the people.’ • Samuel urges Saul to receive what was prepared “for this occasion,” linking the meal to God’s timing (Ecclesiastes 3:1). • A communal feast marks covenant fellowship; compare Moses’ covenant meal with Israel’s elders (Exodus 24:9-11) and Jesus’ table fellowship with His disciples (Luke 22:15-20). • The invitation illustrates grace: Saul contributes nothing yet is welcomed to a prepared table (2 Samuel 9:7). So Saul dined with Samuel that day • Dining signifies acceptance and relationship (Genesis 31:54; Revelation 3:20). • Before anointing, Saul first sits at the prophet’s table, showing that leadership begins with communion with God. • The day ends not with Saul’s quest for lost donkeys but with confirmation that God has found him (1 Samuel 10:22). summary Every movement in 1 Samuel 9:24 points to God’s sovereign preparation. The choicest portion is reserved, revealed, and received, illustrating how the Lord sets apart and honors those He calls. Saul’s unexpected seat at Samuel’s table previews his future throne: grace precedes service, divine appointment precedes human action, and fellowship with God anchors every assignment. (24) And Samuel said.--There is an error here in the English translation which requires correction. Although the matter is not one of great moment, yet it is important and deeply interesting to notice the little details that the inspired historian has thought it right to preserve in connection with this whole transaction. There was, no doubt, a very early and authentic tradition of the circumstance of this anointing of the first king, which was, of course, often rehearsed in the sacred assemblies of Israel. "Samuel's name is not given in the Hebrew, and though inserted by the LXX. and Vulg., it is so only by a manifest error. The Syriac and Chaldee, like the Hebrew, make the cook the speaker. The right translation is, And the cook lifted up the shoulder, with that which was upon it, and set it before Saul, and said, Behold that which hath been reserved is set (a participle, and not the imperative) before thee; eat, for it hath been kept for thee unto the appointed time, of which he (i.e., Samuel) spake, saying, I have invited the people. The word translated in the Authorised Version, "since I said," is one which means saying, and nothing else; and as what goes before contains no verb to which saying can refer, it is plain that there is an ellipse. But if the cook be the speaker, the meaning is plain, as follows:--When, on the previous day, the revelation was made to Samuel that Israel's future king would present himself on the morrow, the prophet at once made preparations to receive him with due solemnity, and for this purpose arranged a sacrifice, and invited thirty of the chief citizens of Ramah to assemble at the high place, and sit at the banquet with him. And then it was, when telling the cook of his invitation, that he gave orders that the portion of honour should be carefully reserved, to be set at the fitting time before the stranger. The chat of the cook is entirely after the manner of ancient times, and would show Saul how completely his coming had been foreseen and provided for."--Dean Payne Smith, in Pulpit Comm.Verse 24. - And Samuel said. Samuel's name is not given in the Hebrew, and though inserted by the Septuagint and Vulgate, it is so only by a manifest error. The Syriac and Chaldee, like the Hebrew, make the cook the speaker. The right translation is, "And the cook lifted up the shoulder with that which was upon it, and set it before Saul, and said, 'Behold, that which hath been reserved is set (a participle, and not the imperative) before thee; eat, for it hath been kept for thee unto the appointed time of which he (i.e. Samuel) spake, saying, I have invited the people. The word translated in the A.V. since I said is one which means saying, and nothing else; and as what goes before contains no verb to which saying can refer, it is plain that there is an ellipse. But if the cook be the speaker, the meaning is plain, as follows: - When on the previous day the revelation was made to Samuel that Israel's future king would present himself on the morrow, the prophet at once made preparations to receive him with due solemnity, and for this purpose arranged a sacrifice, and invited thirty of the chief citizens of Ramah to assemble at the high place, and sit at the banquet with him. And then it was, when telling the cook of his invitation, that he gave orders that the portion of honour should be carefully reserved, to be set at the fittingtime before the stranger. The chat of the cook is entirely after the manner of ancient times, and would show Saul how completely his coming had been foreseen and provided for.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the cookהַ֠טַּבָּח (haṭ·ṭab·bāḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2876: A butcher, a lifeguardsman, a cook picked up וַיָּ֣רֶם (way·yā·rem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise the leg הַשּׁ֨וֹק (haš·šō·wq) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7785: The, leg and what was attached to it וְהֶעָלֶ֜יהָ (wə·he·‘ā·le·hā) Conjunctive waw, Article | Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against and set [it] וַיָּ֣שֶׂם ׀ (way·yā·śem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face Saul. שָׁא֗וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites Then Samuel said, וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Here is הִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! what was kept back. הַנִּשְׁאָר֙ (han·niš·’ār) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant [It] was set apart שִׂים־ (śîm-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set for you. לְפָנֶ֣יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face Eat, אֱכֹ֔ל (’ĕ·ḵōl) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat for כִּ֧י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction it has been kept שָֽׁמוּר־ (šā·mūr-) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to for you לְךָ֥ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew for this occasion, לַמּוֹעֵ֛ד (lam·mō·w·‘êḏ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting from the time I said, לֵאמֹ֖ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘I have invited קָרָ֑אתִי (qā·rā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read the people.’ הָעָ֣ם ׀ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock So Saul שָׁא֛וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites dined וַיֹּ֧אכַל (way·yō·ḵal) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with Samuel שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel that הַהֽוּא׃ (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day. בַּיּ֥וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day Links 1 Samuel 9:24 NIV1 Samuel 9:24 NLT 1 Samuel 9:24 ESV 1 Samuel 9:24 NASB 1 Samuel 9:24 KJV 1 Samuel 9:24 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 9:24 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 9:24 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 9:24 French Bible 1 Samuel 9:24 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 9:24 The cook took up the thigh (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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