KJV ORIGINAL
And they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread; which thou shalt receive of their hands.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They will greet you and give you two loaves of bread, which you should accept from them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how strangers will show kindness to Saul by greeting him and offering him food, which he should graciously accept.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Samuel's prophecy to Saul about what would happen after he was anointed as Israel's first king. Samuel was giving Saul specific signs that would confirm God's calling on his life. The mention of receiving bread from strangers was significant in ancient Near Eastern culture, as sharing food was a gesture of honor and acceptance.
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