KJV ORIGINAL
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?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Saul and his servant asking local women if they could find Samuel the prophet in their town.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Saul's search for his father's lost donkeys, when his servant suggested consulting Samuel the prophet for help. In ancient times, drawing water from wells was typically women's work, done in groups for safety and social interaction. Samuel was known as a 'seer' - someone who could receive visions and guidance from God.
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