New International Version

1 Samuel 9:14-18 New International Version (NIV)

14. They went up to the town, and as they were entering it, there was Samuel, coming toward them on his way up to the high place.

15. Now the day before Saul came, the Lord had revealed this to Samuel:

16. “About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him ruler over my people Israel; he will deliver them from the hand of the Philistines. I have looked on my people, for their cry has reached me.”

17. When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the Lord said to him, “This is the man I spoke to you about; he will govern my people.”

18. Saul approached Samuel in the gateway and asked, “Would you please tell me where the seer’s house is?”