And it came to pass, that as soon as he had made an end of
 offering the burn offering
 And before he could offer the peace offerings: 
 behold, Samuel came;
 and it was told Saul that he was come: 
 and Saul went out to meet him;
 left off sacrificing, and would proceed no further, leaving the rest for Samuel and out of respect to him, and to prevent a chiding of him, he went forth to meet him: 
 that he might salute him,
 or "bless him" F3; congratulate him on his coming, ask of his health and welfare, and wish him all peace and prosperity.