KJV ORIGINAL
Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer’s house is.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Saul approached Samuel at the city gate and said, 'Please tell me where the prophet's house is.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Saul is asking Samuel for directions to find the prophet's house, not knowing that Samuel himself is the very prophet he's looking for.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Saul was searching for his father's lost donkeys and had come to the city to consult a prophet (called a 'seer' in those days) for guidance. Samuel was both a prophet and judge in Israel, and people would often seek him out for divine direction. City gates were common meeting places where business was conducted and travelers would gather.
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