As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until he come, because he doth bless the sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that be bidden. Now therefore get you up; for about this time ye shall find him.
As soon as you enter the city, you'll find him right away, before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people won't eat until he arrives because he blesses the sacrifice first, and then those who are invited can eat. So go up now, because you'll find him around this time.
The writer is explaining that Samuel will be easy to find because he has to bless the sacrifice before the community meal can begin.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place when Saul is searching for Samuel the prophet to help find his father's lost donkeys. Samuel was not only a prophet but also served as a priest who would bless sacrificial meals at local worship sites called 'high places.' These communal meals were important religious and social gatherings where the priest's blessing was required before anyone could eat.
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