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1 Samuel 9:14-19 Good News Bible (GNB)

14. So Saul and his servant went on to the town, and as they were going in, they saw Samuel coming out towards them on his way to the place of worship.

15. Now on the previous day the Lord had said to Samuel,

16. “Tomorrow about this time I will send you a man from the tribe of Benjamin; anoint him as ruler of my people Israel, and he will rescue them from the Philistines. I have seen the suffering of my people and have heard their cries for help.”

17. When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the Lord said to him, “This is the man I told you about. He will rule my people.”

18. Then Saul went over to Samuel, who was near the gate, and asked, “Tell me, where does the seer live?”

19. Samuel answered, “I am the seer. Go on ahead of me to the place of worship. Both of you are to eat with me today. Tomorrow morning I will answer all your questions and send you on your way.