9. Earlier in Israel, someone going to consult with God would say, "Let’s go to the seer," because the people who are called prophets today were previously called seers.)
10. Saul said to the boy, "Great idea! Let’s go." So they went into the town where the man of God lived.
11. They were going up the hill to the town when they met some young women coming out to draw water. "Is the seer here?" they asked them.
12. "He’s just ahead of you," they answered. "Hurry up! He has just come to town because there is a sacrifice today for the people at the shrine.
13. You’ll find him as soon as you enter the town, before he goes up to the shrine to eat. The people won’t eat until he gets there, because he must bless the sacrifice. Only after that can the invited guests eat. Now get going because you’ll find him momentarily."
14. So Saul and the boy went up to the town, and as they entered it, suddenly Samuel came toward them on his way up to the shrine.