King Saul

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John C. Holbert. King Saul

King Saul

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A Novel

John C. Holbert

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But the answer he received from the women was certainly different than he had expected. They fairly bubbled with excitement and let loose a torrent of words, many of which had little to do with the simple question he had asked.

“Yes! There he goes just ahead of you! (They pointed vaguely toward the hill.) He has come to the city just today, because the people have a sacrifice today, and, of course, the great Samuel is the only one who can lead the ritual. Close to the entrance to the city, back from where you have just come, you can find him, before he goes up to the holy high place to eat. (Now they pointed the other direction!) The people will not eat until he comes, because he alone can bless the sacrifice. After that, those eat who are called. Now go up there! You will meet him right away!”

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