1 Samuel 9:15

15 Now on the previous day the Lord had told Samuel,

1 Samuel 9:15 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 9:15

Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear
In a private manner, whispering in his ear, telling him in a free, familiar, friendly way, as a secret:

a day before Saul came;
that he might prepare for the entertainment of him, and not be surprised at his coming, as well as hereby be assured he was the person designed to be king of Israel, when he should come:

saying;
as follows.

1 Samuel 9:15 In-Context

14 So Saul and his servant went on to the town, and as they were going in, they saw Samuel coming out toward them on his way to the place of worship.

15 Now on the previous day the Lord had told Samuel,

16 "Tomorrow about this time I will send you a man from the tribe of Benjamin; anoint him as ruler of my people Israel, and he will rescue them from the Philistines. I have seen the suffering of my people and have heard their cries for help."

17 When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the Lord said to him, "This is the man I told you about. He will rule my people."