1 Samuel 9:13
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13 When you enter the city, you may reach him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he arrives; only after he blesses the sacrifice will the invited guests eat. Go up immediately, for you should find him right now.”
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1 Samuel 9:22
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
22 Samuel then took Saul and his servant and brought them into the room. He seated them at the head of the guests, of whom there were about thirty.
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1 Samuel 9:24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
24 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.
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