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(Formerly in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, he spoke thus: "Come, let us go to the seer"; for he who is now called a prophet was formerly called a seer.)
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Then Saul said to his servant, "Well said; come, let us go." So they went to the city where the man of God was.
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As they went up the hill to the city, they met some young women going out to draw water, and said to them, "Is the seer here?"
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And they answered them and said, "Yes, there he is, just ahead of you. Hurry now; for today he came to this city, because there is a sacrifice of the people today on the high place.
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As soon as you come into the city, you will surely find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. For the people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; afterward those who are invited will eat. Now therefore, go up, for about this time you will find him."
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So they went up to the city. As they were coming into the city, there was Samuel, coming out toward them on his way up to the high place.
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Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear the day before Saul came, saying,
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"Tomorrow about this time I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you shall anoint him commander over My people Israel, that he may save My people from the hand of the Philistines; for I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come to me."
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And when Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said to him, "There he is, the man of whom I spoke to you. This one shall reign over My people."
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Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, "Please tell me, where is the seer's house?"
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And Samuel answered Saul and said, "I am the seer. Go up before me to the high place, for you shall eat with me today; and tomorrow I will let you go and will tell you all that is in your heart.