New American Bible, Revised Edition

1 Samuel 9:22-25 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

22. Samuel then took Saul and his servant and brought them into the room. He seated them at the head of the guests, of whom there were about thirty.

23. He said to the cook, “Bring the portion I gave you and told you to put aside.”

24. So the cook took up the leg and what went with it, and placed it before Saul. Samuel said: “This is a reserved portion that is set before you. Eat, for it was kept for you until this time; I explained that I was inviting some guests.” Thus Saul dined with Samuel that day.

25. When they came down from the high place into the city, a mattress was spread for Saul on the roof,