1 Samuel 9:15

15 The day before Saul came, 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

13 As soon as you enter the town, you will find him before he goes up to the place of worship to eat. The people will not begin eating until the seer comes, because he must bless the sacrifice. After that, the guests will eat. Go now, and you should find him."

14 Saul and the servant went up to the town. Just as they entered it, they saw Samuel coming toward them on his way up to the place of worship.

15 The day before Saul came, the Lord had told Samuel:

16 "About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Appoint him to lead my people Israel. He will save my people from the Philistines. I have seen the suffering of my people, and I have listened to their cry."

17 When Samuel first saw Saul, the Lord said to Samuel, "This is the man I told you about. He will organize my people."