1 Samuel 9:23 asv — And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee.

American Standard Version

"And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee. "

— 1 Samuel 9:23, American Standard Version

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1 Samuel 9 — Context

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And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And for whom is all that is desirable in Israel? Is it not for thee, and for all thy father’s house?

21

And Saul answered and said, Am not I a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel? and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? wherefore then speakest thou to me after this manner?

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And Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them into the guest-chamber, and made them sit in the chiefest place among them that were bidden, who were about thirty persons.

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And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee.

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And the cook took up the thigh, and that which was upon it, and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, Behold, that which hath been reserved! set it before thee and eat; because unto the appointed time hath it been kept for thee, for I said, I have invited the people. So Saul did eat with Samuel that day.

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And when they were come down from the high place into the city, he communed with Saul upon the housetop.

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And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called to Saul on the housetop, saying, Up, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad.

1 Samuel 9:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 9:23 say?
1 Samuel 9:23 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 9:23 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 9:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 9, verse 23.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 9:23.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 9:23 in?
1 Samuel 9:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 9:23?
1 Samuel 9:23 reads (ASV): “And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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