1 Samuel 9:23

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And Samuel said to the cook: Bring the portion, which I gave thee, and commanded thee to set it apart by thee.

Cross References

1 Samuel 1:5

But to Anna he gave one portion with sorrow, because he loved Anna. And the Lord had shut up her womb.

Genesis 43:34

Taking the messes which they received of him: and the greater mess came to Benjamin, so that it exceeded by five parts. And they drank, and were merry with him.

1 Samuel 9:22

Then Samuel, taking Saul and his servant, brought them into the parlour, and gave them a place at the head of them that were invited. For there were about thirty men.

1 Samuel 9:24

And the cook took up the shoulder, and set it before Saul. And Samuel said: Behold what is left. Set it before thee, and eat: because it was kept of purpose for thee, when I invited the people. And Saul ate with Samuel that day.