NET Bible
"So they went up to the town. As they were heading for the middle of the town, Samuel was coming in their direction to go up to the high place."
— 1 Samuel 9:14, NET Bible
“And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place.”
“And they went up to the city; and as they came within the city, behold, Samuel came out toward them, to go up to the high place. ”
“They went up to the city; [and] as they came within the city, behold, Samuel came out toward them, to go up to the high place.”
“And they went up into the city. And when they were walking in the midst of the city, behold Samuel was coming out over against them, to go up to the high place.”
“So they went up to the town, and when they came inside the town, Samuel came face to face with them on his way to the high place.”
“And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place.”
As they were going up the ascent to the town, they met some girls coming out to draw water. They said to them,“Is this where the seer is?”
They replied,“Yes, straight ahead! But hurry now, for he came to the town today, and the people are making a sacrifice at the high place.
When you enter the town, you can find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people won’t eat until he arrives, for he must bless the sacrifice. Once that happens, those who have been invited will eat. Now go on up, for this is the time when you can find him!”
So they went up to the town. As they were heading for the middle of the town, Samuel was coming in their direction to go up to the high place.
Now the day before Saul arrived, the LORD had told Samuel:
“At this time tomorrow I will send to you a man from the land of Benjamin. You must consecrate him as a leader over my people Israel. He will save my people from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked with favor on my people. Their cry has reached me!”
When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said,“Here is the man that I told you about! He will rule over my people.”