1 Samuel 9:16-18

New International Version - UK

¹⁶ ‘About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him ruler over my people Israel; he will deliver them from the hand of the Philistines. I have looked on my people, for their cry has reached me.’

¹⁷ When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the Lord said to him, ‘This is the man I spoke to you about; he will govern my people.’

¹⁸ Saul approached Samuel in the gateway and asked, ‘Would you please tell me where the seer’s house is?’