And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee — Samuel's instruction to the cook reveals his foreknowledge and preparation. The 'portion' (menath) he had previously set aside for Saul demonstrates that Samuel prepared for his arrival even before Saul knew he was coming. This preparation, done 'the day before' (as verse 15 indicates), shows divine providence working through human agency. Samuel had directed the cook to reserve a special portion, suggesting that he knew exactly what God was about to do.

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