And as they went up the hill to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, and said unto them, Is the seer here?
As they walked up the hill toward the city, they met some young women who were going out to get water from the well, and they asked them, 'Is the prophet here?'
This verse shows Saul and his servant asking local women if they could find Samuel the prophet in their town.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, this scene takes place during a time when Israel was transitioning from the era of judges to the establishment of kings, with Saul, a young man from the tribe of Benjamin, on a journey to find his father's lost donkeys. As they approach the city, they encounter young women performing the common daily task of drawing water from a well, which highlights the rural lifestyle and social interactions of ancient Israelite society. They inquire about the seer, referring to the prophet Samuel, who was a respected figure providing divine guidance in matters of everyday life and national affairs.
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