1 Samuel 9:23

Modern English Version

Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the portion which I gave you, of which I said to you, ‘Set it aside.’ ”

Cross References

Genesis 43:34

He gave them portions from his own table, but Benjamin’s serving was five times more than any of theirs. So they drank and feasted with him.

1 Samuel 1:5

But to Hannah he gave a double portion because he loved Hannah, but the Lord had closed her womb.

1 Samuel 9:22

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

1 Samuel 9:24

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