And they ascended into the city. And as they were walking in the midst of the city, Samuel appeared, advancing to meet them, so that he might ascend to the high place
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King James Version
And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place.English Standard Version
So they went up to the city. As they were entering the city, they saw Samuel coming out toward them on his way up to the high place.New International Version
They went up to the town, and as they were entering it, there was Samuel, coming toward them on his way up to the high place.