1 Samuel 9:23 cpdv — And Samuel said to the cook, “Present the portion that I gave to you, and which I instructed you to set apart beside yo…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Samuel said to the cook, “Present the portion that I gave to you, and which I instructed you to set apart beside you.” "

— 1 Samuel 9:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 9 — Context

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And concerning the donkeys, which were lost the day before yesterday, you should not be anxious, for they have been found. And all the best things of Israel, for whom should they be? Will they not be for you and for all your father’s house?”

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And responding, Saul said: “Am I not a son of Benjamin, the least tribe of Israel, and are not my kindred the last among all the families from the tribe of Benjamin? So then, why would you speak this word to me?”

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And so Samuel, taking Saul and his servant, brought them into the dining room, and he gave them a place at the head of those who had been invited. For there were about thirty men.

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And Samuel said to the cook, “Present the portion that I gave to you, and which I instructed you to set apart beside you.”

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Then the cook lifted up the shoulder, and he placed it before Saul. And Samuel said: “Behold, what remains, set it before you and eat. For it was preserved for you intentionally, when I called the people.” And Saul ate with Samuel on that day.

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And they descended from the high place into the town, and he spoke with Saul in the upper room. And he set out a bed for Saul in the upper room, and he slept.

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And when they had risen in the morning, and it now began to be light, Samuel called to Saul in the upper room, saying, “Rise up, so that I may send you on.” And Saul rose up. And they both departed, that is to say, he and Samuel.

1 Samuel 9:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 9:23 say?
1 Samuel 9:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Samuel said to the cook, “Present the portion that I gave to you, and which I instructed you to set apart beside you.” ”
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 (CPDV): “And Samuel said to the cook, “Present the portion that I gave to you, and which I instructed you to set apart beside you.” ” 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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