1 Samuel 9:22

New American Bible - revised edition

Samuel then took Saul and his servant and brought them into the room. He seated them at the head of the guests, of whom there were about thirty.

Cross References

Genesis 43:32

It was served separately to him, to the brothers, and to the Egyptians who partook of his board. Egyptians may not eat with Hebrews; that is abhorrent to them.

Luke 14:10

Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you he may say, ‘My friend, move up to a higher position.’ Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table.

1 Samuel 9:21

Saul replied: “Am I not a Benjaminite, from the smallest of the tribes of Israel, and is not my clan the least among the clans of the tribe of Benjamin? Why say such things to me?” The Meal.

1 Samuel 9:23

He said to the cook, “Bring the portion I gave you and told you to put aside.”