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As they went up the ascent to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, and said to them, Is the seer here?

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A Spiritually Aware Community

All three commentators note that the young women were remarkably well-informed about the prophet Samuel and the religious sacrifice. Matthew Henry and Charles Spurgeon see this as a sign of a healthy spiritual environment, highlighting the benefit of living among people who are knowledgeable about God's work and His servants.

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Samuel 9:10–12

19th Century

Preacher

So they went unto the city where the man of God was. And as they went up the hill to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 9:11

17th Century

Pastor

And as they went up the hill to the city
For the city was built upon a hill, from where it had the name of Ramah, wh…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 9:11–17

17th Century

Minister

Even the maid-servants of the city could direct people to the prophet. They had heard of the sacrifice and could tell of the necessity for Samuel's…