1 Samuel 9:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

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

This encounter happened in Samuel's hometown when Saul was searching for his father's lost donkeys. Samuel was the last judge of Israel and a respected prophet who regularly led worship at 'high places' - elevated locations where people offered sacrifices to God. God had already told Samuel the day before that he would meet the future king of Israel.

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