1 Samuel 9:24

New American Bible - revised edition

So the cook took up the leg and what went with it, and placed it before Saul. Samuel said: “This is a reserved portion that is set before you. Eat, for it was kept for you until this time; I explained that I was inviting some guests.” Thus Saul dined with Samuel that day.

Cross References

Exodus 29:22

Now, from this ram you shall take its fat: its fatty tail, the fat that covers its inner organs, the lobe of its liver, its two kidneys with the fat that is on them, and its right thigh, since this is the ram for installation;

Exodus 29:27

Thus shall you set aside the brisket of whatever elevated offering is raised, as well as the thigh of whatever contribution is raised up, whether this be the installation ram or anything else belonging to Aaron or to his sons.

Ezekiel 24:4

Add to it pieces of meat, all choice pieces; With thigh and shoulder, with choice cuts fill it.

Numbers 18:18

Their meat, however, shall be yours, just as the brisket of the elevated offering and the right thigh belong to you.

1 Samuel 9:23

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