|
19 “I am the seer,” Samuel (his name is El) (desired) replied. “Go up before me to the high place, for you⁺ shall eat with me today. And when I send you off in the morning, I will tell you all that is in your heart. 20 As for the donkeys you lost three days ago, do not worry about them, for they have been found. And upon whom is all the desire of Israel (he wrestles with God), if not upon you and all your father’s house?” 21 Saul (desired) replied, “Am I not a Benjamite (son of the right hand) from the smallest tribe of Israel (he wrestles with God), and is not my clan the least of all the clans of Benjamin? So why would you say such a thing to me?” 22 Then Samuel (his name is El) took Saul (desired) and his servant, brought them into the hall, and seated them in the place of honor among those who were invited—about thirty in all. 23 And Samuel (his name is El) said to the cook, “Bring the portion I gave you and told you to set aside.” 24 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. 1 Samuel 9:19-24, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
|
