1 Samuel 9:13 · KJV
"As soon as ye be 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 be bidden. Now therefore get you up; for about this time ye shall find him."
King James Version
What does 1 Samuel 9:13 mean? →Passage Context
Reflection Questions
How do you approach communal gatherings?
What does it mean for you to wait for the right moment?
When have you experienced the blessing of community?
Life Application
Value the role of community in your spiritual life and participate in shared rituals.
Practice patience in waiting for the right moments in your life.
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