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They went up to the city; [and] as they came within the city, behold, Samuel came out toward them, to go up to the high place.
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A Divine Appointment
Commentators emphasize that Saul and Samuel's meeting was no accident. As Saul entered the city, Samuel was leaving for a sacred meal. Scholars see this as a clear example of divine providence, where God perfectly orchestrates seemingly random events to fulfill His sovereign plan, turning a mundane search into a history-changing encounter.
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19th Century
Anglican
Behold, Samuel came out against them. —“Saul comes before Samuel, bashfully pursuing his humble quest, in apparent uncons…
Baptist
As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they went up into the city Saul and his servant went up the hill to the city of Ramah: and
wh…
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Presbyterian
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…
