1 Samuel 10:2

When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel’s sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?

Cross-reference

In 1 Samuel 10:16, Saul confirms the donkeys were found but omits the kingship prophecy — showing selective disclosure.

1 Samuel 10:9 Prophetic fulfillment

1 Samuel 10:9 confirms that this sign was fulfilled that day when God changed Saul's heart.

1 Samuel 9:3–5 Historical context

1 Samuel 9:3-5 sets up the donkey search that leads to this sign — providing the backstory for the men's message.

Genesis 35:20 Historical context

Genesis 35:20 records the origin of Rachel's tomb, the very landmark mentioned here.

Genesis 48:7 Historical context

Genesis 48:7 recounts Rachel's death and burial near Ephrath, giving background to the tomb at Zelzah.

Genesis 35:19 Historical context

Genesis 35:19 records Rachel's death and burial at the same tomb mentioned in Samuel's sign to Saul.

Jeremiah 31:15 Historical context

Jeremiah 31:15 depicts Rachel weeping for her children, linking the same location to future lamentation.

2 Samuel 21:14 Historical context

2 Samuel 21:14 mentions Zela (Zelzah) as Saul's burial site — linking the sign's location to his later fate.