1 Samuel 9:15

15 Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,

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 ye have come into the city, ye shall straightway find him before he go up to the high place to eat; for the people will not eat until he come, because he doth bless the sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that are bidden. Now therefore get you up, for about this time ye shall find him."

14 And they went up into the city; and when they had come into the city, behold, Samuel came out toward them to go up to the high place.

15 Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,

16 "Tomorrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be captain over My people Israel, that he may save My people out of the hand of the Philistines; for I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come unto Me."

17 And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, "Behold the man whom I spoke to thee of! This same shall reign over My people."