1 Samuel 9:14
ESV
So they went up to the city. As they were entering the city, they saw Samuel coming out toward them on his way up to the high place.
NIV
They went up to the town, and as they were entering it, there was Samuel, coming toward them on his way up to the high place.
NASB
So they went up to the city. As they came into the city, behold, Samuel was coming out toward them to go up to the high place.
CSB
So they went up toward the city. Saul and his servant were entering the city when they saw Samuel coming toward them on his way to the high place.
NLT
So they entered the town, and as they passed through the gates, Samuel was coming out toward them to go up to the place of worship.
KJV
And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place.
NKJV
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.
What does 1 Samuel 9:14 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on 1 Samuel chapter 9, verse-level content coming soon!First Samuel 9:1–14 begins the story of Saul, first king of Israel. Saul and his servant spend three days looking for lost donkeys before seeking help. They ask for the local seer—the original term for a "prophet"—and are sent to Samuel. Neither man realizes they are expected and that the Lord has special plans for Saul.
The story of Saul, first king of Israel, begins with him searching the Ephraim hill country for lost donkeys. He stops at Ramah to ask the prophet there for help. The seer, Samuel, has been told by God to expect a man to come at this time. Samuel will anoint this man as the prince of Israel. Samuel makes Saul the guest of honor at a sacrificial feast and then brings him home to sleep on his roof. As Saul is leaving town the next day, Samuel stops and says it is time to reveal the word of God to Saul.