1 Samuel 9:22

Easy To Read Version

Then Samuel took Saul and his servant to the eating area. About 30 people had been invited to eat together {and share the sacrifice}. Samuel gave Saul and his servant the most important place at the table.

Cross References

Genesis 43:32

The servants seated Joseph at a table by himself. His brothers were at another table by themselves. And the Egyptians were at table by themselves. The Egyptians believed that it was wrong for them to eat with Hebrews.

Luke 14:10

So when a person invites you, go sit in the seat that is not important. Then the person that invited you will come to you and say, ‘Friend, move up here to this better place!’ What an honor this will be for you in front of all the other guests!

1 Samuel 9:21

Saul answered, “But I am a member of the family group of Benjamin. It is the smallest family group in Israel. And my family is the smallest in the family group of Benjamin. Why do you say Israel wants me?”

1 Samuel 9:23

Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the meat I gave you. It is the share I told you to save.”