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1 Samuel 9:16

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To morrow 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 is come unto me.

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  1. 1 Samuel 9:14

    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.

  2. 1 Samuel 9:15

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

  3. 1 Samuel 9:17

    And when Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people.

  4. 1 Samuel 9:18

    Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer’s house is.

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