Samuel communed with Saul, concerning the kingdom designed to him by God, and his duty to expect it patiently, till God actually called him to it; and to administer it piously, and justly, and valiantly.
The top of the house was flat, after the manner, Deu_22:8; and so fit for walking, and for secret prayers, Dan_6:10Act_10:9, or any private and familiar discourses among friends.