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Samuel said, &#8220Here is what has been kept for you. Eat, because it was set aside for you for this occasion from the time I said, &#8216I have invited guests.&#8217&#8221 And Saul dined with Samuel that day. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> 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. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/9.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/9.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the cook took up the leg with what was on it and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, &#8220Here 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.&#8221 So Saul ate with Samuel that day. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The cook picked up the thigh and what was attached to it and set it before Saul. Then Samuel said, &#8220Notice 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, &#8216I&#8217ve invited the people.&#8217&#8221 So Saul ate with Samuel that day. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> 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. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/1_samuel/9.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/1_samuel/9.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> (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. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> (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. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And 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. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/9.htm">New American Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And 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. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> 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<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> 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. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/9-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=2277" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/9.htm">Saul Chosen as King</a> …23And Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the portion I gave you and told you to set aside.” 24<a href="/hebrew/2876.htm" title="2876: haṭ·ṭab·bāḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- Cook, guardsman. From tabach; properly, a butcher; hence, a lifeguardsman; also a cook.">So the cook</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: way·yā·rem (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">picked up</a> <a href="/hebrew/7785.htm" title="7785: haš·šō·wq (Art:: N-fs) -- A leg. From shuwq; the leg.">the leg</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·he·‘ā·le·hā (Conj-w, Art:: Prep:: 3fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and what was attached to it</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·yā·śem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">and set it</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul.</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Then Samuel said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“Here is</a> <a href="/hebrew/7604.htm" title="7604: han·niš·’ār (Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To remain, be left over. A primitive root; properly, to swell up, i.e. Be redundant.">what was kept back.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: śîm- (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">It was set apart</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">for you.</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: ’ĕ·ḵōl (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">Eat,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: šā·mūr- (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">it has been kept</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">for you</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: lam·mō·w·‘êḏ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">for this occasion,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">from the time I said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qā·rā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">‘I have invited</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people.’”</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">So Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: way·yō·ḵal (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">dined</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/8050.htm" title="8050: šə·mū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Name of God, a prophet of Isr. From the passive participle of shama' and 'el; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites.">Samuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hū (Art:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day.</a> 25And after they had come down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof of his house.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/18-8.htm">Genesis 18:8</a> 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. <a href="/exodus/29-27.htm">Exodus 29:27-28</a> 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. <a href="/leviticus/7-32.htm">Leviticus 7:32-34</a> 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.’” <a href="/numbers/18-8.htm">Numbers 18:8-11</a> 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. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/18-3.htm">Deuteronomy 18:3</a> 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. <a href="/1_samuel/2-13.htm">1 Samuel 2:13-15</a> or for the custom of the priests with the people. When any man offered a sacrifice, the servant of the priest would come with a three-pronged meat fork while the meat was boiling / and plunge it into the pan or kettle or cauldron or cooking pot. And the priest would claim for himself whatever the meat fork brought up. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh. / Even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who was sacrificing, “Give the priest some meat to roast, because he will not accept boiled meat from you, but only raw.” <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a> Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance? <a href="/1_samuel/16-3.htm">1 Samuel 16:3</a> Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.” <a href="/2_samuel/6-19.htm">2 Samuel 6:19</a> Then he distributed to every man and woman among the multitude of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. And all the people departed, each to his own home. <a href="/1_kings/19-21.htm">1 Kings 19:21</a> So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah. <a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">2 Kings 4:42-44</a> 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. <a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a> Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” <a href="/isaiah/25-6.htm">Isaiah 25:6</a> On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged wine. <a href="/matthew/22-4.htm">Matthew 22:4</a> Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ <a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Luke 14:8-10</a> “When you are invited to a wedding banquet, do not sit in the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited. / Then the host who invited both of you will come and tell you, ‘Give this man your seat.’ And in humiliation, you will have to take the last place. / But when you are invited, go and sit in the last place, so that your host will come and tell you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in front of everyone at the table with you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.<a href="/1_samuel/9-6.htm">1 Samuel 9:6</a> 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.<a href="/leviticus/7-32.htm">Leviticus 7:32,33</a> And the right shoulder shall ye give unto the priest for an heave offering of the sacrifices of your peace offerings… <a href="/ezekiel/24-4.htm">Ezekiel 24:4</a> Gather the pieces thereof into it, even every good piece, the thigh, and the shoulder; fill it with the choice bones.left.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/8-11.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-18.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-23.htm">Cook</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-19.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-22.htm">Invited</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-18.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-3.htm">Leg</a> <a href="/ruth/2-18.htm">Reserved</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-23.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-22.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-2.htm">Shoulder</a> <a href="/judges/15-8.htm">Thigh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-19.htm">Upper</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/12-1.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-32.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-38.htm">Cook</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-32.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-5.htm">Invited</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-18.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-2.htm">Leg</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-4.htm">Reserved</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-9.htm">Shoulder</a> <a href="/psalms/45-3.htm">Thigh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-27.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">Upper</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 9</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">Saul despairing to find his father's donkeys</a> 6. <a href="/1_samuel/9-6.htm">by the counsel of his servant</a> 11. <a href="/1_samuel/9-11.htm">and direction of young maidens</a> 15. <a href="/1_samuel/9-15.htm">according to God's revelation</a> 18. <a href="/1_samuel/9-18.htm">comes to Samuel</a> 19. <a href="/1_samuel/9-19.htm">Samuel entertains Saul at the feast</a> 25. <a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm">Samuel, after secret communication, brings Saul on his way</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>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. Samuel's statement highlights the intentionality behind the meal's preparation. The portion was reserved specifically for Saul, indicating divine orchestration. This act of setting aside a portion parallels God's sovereign choice of Saul as king, emphasizing predestination and divine election. The phrase suggests that God had a plan for Saul even before he was aware of it, reflecting the biblical theme of God's foreknowledge and preparation.It was set apart for you. The concept of being "set apart" is significant in biblical theology, often associated with holiness and divine purpose. Saul's portion being set apart mirrors his calling to be king, a role that required consecration and dedication to God's service. This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative of God setting apart individuals for specific purposes, such as the Levites for priestly duties or Israel as a chosen nation.Eat, for it has been kept for you for this occasion, The invitation to eat signifies acceptance and fellowship, a common theme in biblical hospitality. The meal marks a pivotal moment in Saul's life, symbolizing his transition from an ordinary man to the anointed king of Israel. The phrase "for this occasion" underscores the divine timing and purpose, suggesting that God orchestrates events according to His plan. This aligns with the biblical understanding of kairos, a moment of divine opportunity.from the time I said, ‘I have invited the people.’” Samuel's reference to inviting the people indicates a communal aspect to Saul's anointing. It suggests that Saul's kingship is not only a personal calling but also a public office with responsibilities to the nation. The gathering of people for the meal reflects the communal nature of Israelite society and the importance of public recognition in leadership roles. This phrase also hints at the prophetic role of Samuel, who acts as God's mouthpiece in orchestrating Saul's rise to kingship.So Saul dined with Samuel that day. The act of dining together signifies a covenantal relationship and mutual respect. In biblical times, sharing a meal was a sign of peace and alliance. Saul dining with Samuel indicates his acceptance into the prophetic and leadership community of Israel. This moment foreshadows the future collaboration between prophets and kings in Israel's history. The meal serves as a tangible sign of God's blessing and the beginning of Saul's journey as Israel's first king.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, chosen by God through the prophet Samuel. At this point, Saul is unaware of his future role as king. 2. <a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a> 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. <a href="/topical/t/the_cook.htm">The Cook</a> An unnamed servant who follows Samuel's instructions to serve the reserved portion to Saul, symbolizing God's provision and choice. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_meal.htm">The Meal</a> A significant event where Saul is honored, symbolizing his future leadership and God's provision. 5. <a href="/topical/r/ramah.htm">Ramah</a> The place where this event occurs, Samuel's hometown, and a center for worship and prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointment.htm">Divine Appointment</a> God orchestrates events for His purposes. Saul's meal with Samuel was divinely appointed, reminding us that God has a plan for each of us. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_provision.htm">Symbolism of Provision</a> The reserved portion signifies God's provision and choice. Trust in God's provision, even when the future is uncertain. <a href="/topical/h/honor_and_humility.htm">Honor and Humility</a> Saul is honored with the best portion, yet he remains humble. We should accept God's blessings with humility and gratitude. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_leadership.htm">Preparation for Leadership</a> Saul's meal is a preparation for his future role. God often prepares us in small ways for larger responsibilities. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 9</a> <a href="/q/why_does_saul_chase_david_in_1_sam_26.htm">If Saul previously admitted David's righteousness in 1 Samuel 24, why is he chasing David again in 1 Samuel 26?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_saul's_hostility_persist_later.htm">If Saul recognized David's righteousness (1 Samuel 24:16-21), why did hostilities continue in later chapters, suggesting inconsistency?</a> <a href="/q/israel's_fighting_men_count.htm">How many fighting men were in Israel? (2 Samuel 24:9 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:5)</a> <a href="/q/why_do_2_sam_24_9_and_1_chr_21_differ.htm">Why is there a discrepancy between the numbers given in 2 Samuel 24:9 and 1 Chronicles 21 for the same census?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>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. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/9-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So the cook הַ֠טַּבָּח (haṭ·ṭab·bāḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2876.htm">Strong's 2876: </a> A butcher, a lifeguardsman, a cook picked up וַיָּ֣רֶם (way·yā·rem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> To be high actively, to rise, raise the leg הַשּׁ֨וֹק (haš·šō·wq) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7785.htm">Strong's 7785: </a> The, leg and what was attached to it וְהֶעָלֶ֜יהָ (wə·he·‘ā·le·hā) Conjunctive waw, Article | Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against and set [it] וַיָּ֣שֶׂם ׀ (way·yā·śem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face Saul. שָׁא֗וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> 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 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Here is הִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! what was kept back. הַנִּשְׁאָר֙ (han·niš·’ār) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7604.htm">Strong's 7604: </a> To swell up, be, redundant [It] was set apart שִׂים־ (śîm-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set for you. לְפָנֶ֣יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face Eat, אֱכֹ֔ל (’ĕ·ḵōl) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat for כִּ֧י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction it has been kept שָֽׁמוּר־ (šā·mūr-) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to for you לְךָ֥ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> for this occasion, לַמּוֹעֵ֛ד (lam·mō·w·‘êḏ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> Appointed time, place, or meeting from the time I said, לֵאמֹ֖ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘I have invited קָרָ֑אתִי (qā·rā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read the people.? הָעָ֣ם ׀ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock So Saul שָׁא֛וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> 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 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with Samuel שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8050.htm">Strong's 8050: </a> Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel that הַהֽוּא׃ (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day. בַּיּ֥וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/9-24.htm">1 Samuel 9:24 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/9-24.htm">1 Samuel 9:24 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/9-24.htm">1 Samuel 9:24 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/9-24.htm">1 Samuel 9:24 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/9-24.htm">1 Samuel 9:24 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/9-24.htm">1 Samuel 9:24 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/9-24.htm">1 Samuel 9:24 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/9-24.htm">1 Samuel 9:24 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/9-24.htm">1 Samuel 9:24 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/9-24.htm">1 Samuel 9:24 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-24.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 9:24 The cook took up the thigh (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/9-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 9:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 9:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 9:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 9:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>