1 Samuel 9:24

New Century Version

So the cook took the thigh and put it on the table in front of Saul. Samuel said, “This is the meat saved for you. Eat it, because it was set aside for you for this special time. As I said, ‘I had invited the people.’ ” So Saul ate with Samuel that day.

Cross References

Exodus 29:22

“Then take the fat from the male sheep, the fat tail, and the fat that covers the inner organs. In addition, take the best part of the liver, both kidneys, and the fat around them, and the right thigh. (This is the male sheep to be used in appointing priests.)

Exodus 29:27

Set aside the breast and the thigh of the sheep that were used to appoint Aaron and his sons as priests. These parts belong to them.

Ezekiel 24:4

Put in the pieces of meat, the best pieces—the legs and the shoulders. Fill it with the best bones.

Numbers 18:18

But the meat will be yours, just as the breast that is presented and the right thigh will be yours.

1 Samuel 9:23

Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the meat I gave you, the portion I told you to set aside.”