And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place.
So they went up into the city, and as soon as they entered, they saw Samuel coming toward them on his way to the high place.
This verse describes the moment when Saul and his servant encounter Samuel in the city, just as Samuel was heading to worship at the high place.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Samuel, this verse describes a pivotal moment in the story of Saul, who was on a journey to find his father's lost donkeys and unexpectedly entered the city where the prophet Samuel lived. Samuel, as a key spiritual leader in ancient Israel during the transition from the era of judges to the monarchy, was heading to a high place, a common site for worship and sacrifices in that culture. This encounter was part of God's sovereign plan to reveal Saul as the future king, highlighting how divine providence often intersects with everyday events.
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