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1 Samuel 10:2 Β· KJV

"When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

1Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?
2When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?
3Then shalt thou go on forward from thence, and thou shalt come to the plain of Tabor, and there shall meet thee three men going up to God to Beth-el, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine:
4And they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread; which thou shalt receive of their hands.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to unexpected guidance in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to trust in God's plan?

3

When have you felt lost but found direction?

Life Application

faith

Trust that God is guiding you even in mundane tasks. Look for signs of His presence in your daily life.

People in This Verse

SaulOT

Saul was the first king of Israel, chosen by God but later rejected for disobedience. His life serves as a cautionary tale about pride and the consequences of turning away from God.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 9:1

Places in This Verse

Rachel's sepulchre(Near Bethlehem today)

Rachel's tomb is a significant biblical site, marking the burial place of Jacob's beloved wife, Rachel.

Zelzah

Zelzah is mentioned as a location in the territory of Benjamin, though its exact location is uncertain.

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