Translations
Modern
So Saul and his servant went up toward the city, and as they were entering it, there was Samuel coming toward them on his way up to the high place.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And they went up to the city. They were coming into the midst of the city, and there was Samuel coming out toward them on his way up to the high place.
Latin
Et ascenderunt in civitatem. Cumque illi ambularent in medio urbis, apparuit Samuel egrediens obviam eis, ut ascenderet in excelsum.
Original
Hebrew
English
So Saul and his servant went up toward the city, and as they were entering it, there was Samuel coming toward them on his way up to the high place.
Notes
Saul became powerful through three main events:
Samuel secretly anointed him (1 Samuel 9:1–10:16).
He was chosen by casting lots (1 Samuel 10:17–27).
He defeated the Ammonites (1 Samuel 11:1–15).
See also study note on 1 Samuel 13:1–16:13.
People
Samuel: Prophet and last judge of Israel before the kings
Glossary
High Place Offerings and Sacrifices Samuel, Books of First and Second