KJV ORIGINAL
And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, Up, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They got up early in the morning, and at daybreak Samuel called to Saul on the rooftop, saying, 'Get up, so I can send you on your way.' So Saul got up, and both he and Samuel went outside together.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Samuel and Saul wake up early and prepare to part ways as Samuel gets ready to send Saul off on his journey home.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during Saul's visit to the prophet Samuel, where Saul had come looking for his father's lost donkeys but instead discovered God's calling on his life. Samuel had honored Saul at a feast and provided him lodging for the night. This moment occurs just before Samuel privately anoints Saul as Israel's first king.
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