13. When you enter the city, you may reach him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he arrives; only after he blesses the sacrifice will the invited guests eat. Go up immediately, for you should find him right now.”
14. So they went up to the city. As they entered it—there was Samuel coming toward them on his way to the high place.
15. The day before Saul’s arrival, the Lord had revealed to Samuel:
16. At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin whom you are to anoint as ruler of my people Israel. He shall save my people from the hand of the Philistines. I have looked upon my people; their cry has come to me.
17. When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the Lord assured him: This is the man I told you about; he shall govern my people.
18. Saul met Samuel in the gateway and said, “Please tell me where the seer lives.”
19. Samuel answered Saul: “I am the seer. Go up ahead of me to the high place and eat with me today. In the morning, before letting you go, I will tell you everything on your mind.
20. As for your donkeys that were lost three days ago, do not worry about them, for they have been found. Whom should Israel want if not you and your father’s family?”