1 Samuel 9:15

15 Now the day before Saul's arrival, the Lord had informed Samuel,^[a]

1 Samuel 9:15 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 9:15

Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear
In a private manner, whispering in his ear, telling him in a free, familiar, friendly way, as a secret:

a day before Saul came;
that he might prepare for the entertainment of him, and not be surprised at his coming, as well as hereby be assured he was the person designed to be king of Israel, when he should come:

saying;
as follows.

1 Samuel 9:15 In-Context

13 If you go quickly, you can catch up with him before he goes to the high place to eat. The people won't eat until he comes because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests can eat. Go up immediately-you can find him now."

14 So they went up toward the city. Saul and his attendant were entering the city when they saw Samuel coming toward them on his way to the high place.

15 Now the day before Saul's arrival, the Lord had informed Samuel,

16 "At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him ruler over My people Israel. He will save them from the hand of the Philistines because I have seen [the affliction of] My people, for their cry has come to Me."

17 When Samuel saw Saul, the Lord told him, "Here is the man I told you about; he will rule over My people."

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit had uncovered Samuel's ear, saying