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.
The cook brought the shoulder of meat with everything on it and placed it in front of Saul. Samuel said, 'Look at what has been saved for you! This portion was set aside especially for you from the time I invited the people to this meal.' So Saul ate with Samuel that day.
Samuel had specially prepared and saved the best portion of meat for Saul, showing that God had already chosen him before they even met.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, Saul is on a journey to find his father's lost donkeys when he encounters the prophet Samuel, who has been instructed by God to anoint him as the first king of Israel. This meal scene occurs during a sacrificial feast, where Samuel uses the reserved portion of meat to signify God's special selection of Saul for leadership. It reflects the cultural practice of ancient Israelite hospitality and divine revelation in a time of transition from judges to monarchy.
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