KJV ORIGINAL
And the servant answered Saul again, and said, Behold, I have here at hand the fourth part of a shekel of silver: that will I give to the man of God, to tell us our way.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The servant answered Saul again and said, 'Look, I have a quarter shekel of silver with me. I'll give this to the man of God so he can tell us which way to go.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The servant offers to pay the prophet Samuel with the small amount of silver he has so they can get guidance about finding Saul's lost donkeys.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, it was customary to bring a gift or payment when consulting a prophet or 'man of God' for guidance. A quarter shekel was a small but respectable offering. This occurs when young Saul and his servant are searching for his father's lost donkeys and decide to ask the prophet Samuel for help.
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