And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee.
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Verse 23 is found in chapter 9 of 1 Samuel. Samuel distinguishes Saul among the guests and gives him a place of honor at the banquet. He then asks Saul to remain so that he can receive a message from God. The special treatment confirms that the meeting is not accidental. The narrative still keeps the full content of the choice concealed, building the transition from Saul’s private life toward his public appointment. Attention to the details of the banquet and lodging reinforces the idea that Samuel is preparing Saul for a decisive revelation.
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Compare 1 Samuel 9:23 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und Samuel sprach zu dem Koch: Gib her das Stück, das ich dir gab und befahl, du solltest es bei dir behalten.
Y dijo Samuel al cocinero: Trae acá la porción que te dí, la cual te dije que guardases aparte.
Samuel le dijo al cocinero: «Trae la porción que te di y que te dije que reservaras».
Samuel dit au cuisinier: Sers la portion que je t'ai donnée, en te disant: Mets-la à part.
E Samuele disse al cuoco: Reca qua quella parte, la quale io ti diedi, della quale io ti dissi: Riponila appresso di te.
Então disse Samuel ao cozinheiro: Dá aqui a porção que te dei, de que te disse: Põe-na à parte contigo.
撒母耳 對廚師說:「我交給你的那一份祭肉,吩咐你收存的,現在可以拿來。」
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