1 Samuel 9:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they answered them, and said, He is; behold, he is before you: make haste now, for he came to day to the city; for there is a sacrifice of the people to day in the high place:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And they answered them, saying, 'Yes, he is here! Look, he's just ahead of you. Hurry now, because he came to the city today for the people's sacrifice at the high place.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The people are telling Saul and his servant that the prophet Samuel is in town and they need to hurry to catch him before he goes to lead a religious ceremony.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs when Saul was searching for his father's lost donkeys and decided to consult the prophet Samuel for help. Samuel was a respected judge and prophet who traveled between cities, and people would often seek his guidance. The 'high place' was an elevated area where religious sacrifices and worship commonly took place in ancient Israel.

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