1 Samuel 9:22

New International Version

Then Samuel brought Saul and his servant into the hall and seated them at the head of those who were invited—about thirty in number.

Cross References

Genesis 43:32

They served him by himself, the brothers by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves, because Egyptians could not eat with Hebrews, for that is detestable to Egyptians.

Luke 14:10

But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests.

1 Samuel 9:21

Saul answered, “But am I not a Benjamite, from the smallest tribe of Israel, and is not my clan the least of all the clans of the tribe of Benjamin? Why do you say such a thing to me?”

1 Samuel 9:23

Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the piece of meat I gave you, the one I told you to lay aside.”