1 Samuel 10:22

“Therefore they inquired of the Lord further, etc.] Or again, by lot, by which they knew who the person was the was chosen king, but they did not know where he was, and therefore inquire further how they must come at him; and this inquiry was made either before the high priest by Urim and Thummim, or by Samuel the prophet of the Lord: and the inquiry was, if the man should yet come thither; whether he was already come, or would come there, and if not, what methods they must take to find him: and the Lord answered, behold, he hath hid himself among the stuff the word signifies household stuff, vessels, utensils, arms, etc. which the people had brought along with them for their use, and were…”

“Among the stuff - Rather, “the baggage.” The assembly was like a camp, and the baggage (impedimenta) of the whole congregation was probably collected in one place, where the wagons were arranged for protection. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Enquired - Either by Urim or Thummim, which was the usual way of enquiry. Or, by Samuel, who by his prayer procured an answer. Stuff - Among the carriages or baggage of the people there assembled. This he probably did, from a sense of his own unworthiness. 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 10:24”

“inquired: Sa1 23:2-4, Sa1 23:11, Sa1 23:12; Num 27:21; Jdg 1:1, Jdg 20:18, Jdg 20:23, Jdg 20:28 hid: Sa1 9:21, Sa1 15:17; Luk 14:11 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 10:23”