1 Samuel 9:24

New International Reader's Version

So the cook went and got a choice piece of thigh. He set it in front of Saul. Samuel said, “Here is what has been kept for you. Eat it. It was put to one side for you for this special occasion. We’ve saved it for you ever since I invited the guests.” And Saul ate with Samuel that day.

Cross References

Exodus 29:22

“Here is what you must take from this second ram. Take the fat, the fat tail and the fat around the inside parts. Take the long part of the liver. Also take both kidneys with the fat on them, and the right thigh. It is the ram you must use when you prepare the priests to serve the Lord.

Exodus 29:27

“Here are the parts of the second ram that belong to Aaron and his sons. You must set apart the breast that was waved and the thigh that was offered.

Ezekiel 24:4

Put pieces of meat in it. Use all the best pieces. Use the leg and shoulder. Fill it with the best bones.

Numbers 18:18

The meat will belong to you. It is just like the breast and the right thigh of the wave offering. Those parts belong to you.

1 Samuel 9:23

Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the piece of meat I gave you. It’s the one I told you to put to one side.”