1 Samuel 9:23 nasb — Samuel said to the cook, "Bring the portion that I gave you, concerning which I said to you, 'Set it aside.'"

NASB

"Samuel said to the cook, "Bring the portion that I gave you, concerning which I said to you, 'Set it aside.'""

— 1 Samuel 9:23, NASB

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1 Samuel 9 — Context

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"As for your donkeys which were lost three days ago, do not set your mind on them, for they have been found. And for whom is all that is desirable in Israel? Is it not for you and for all your father's household?"

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Saul replied, "Am I not a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel, and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? Why then do you speak to me in this way?"

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Then Samuel took Saul and his servant and brought them into the hall and gave them a place at the head of those who were invited, who were about thirty men.

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Samuel said to the cook, "Bring the portion that I gave you, concerning which I said to you, 'Set it aside.'"

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Then the cook took up the leg with what was on it and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, "Here is what has been reserved! Set it before you and eat, because it has been kept for you until the appointed time, since I said I have invited the people." So Saul ate with Samuel that day.

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When they came down from the high place into the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof.

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And they arose early; and at daybreak Samuel called to Saul on the roof, saying, "Get up, that I may send you away." So Saul arose, and both he and Samuel went out into the street.

1 Samuel 9:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 9:23 say?
1 Samuel 9:23 in the NASB reads: “Samuel said to the cook, "Bring the portion that I gave you, concerning which I said to you, 'Set it aside.'"”
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 (NASB): “Samuel said to the cook, "Bring the portion that I gave you, concerning which I said to you, 'Set it aside.'"” 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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