1 Samuel 9:22

the parlour Or, the chamber, a room at the high place specially used for sacrificial feasts. In later times the word was applied to the "chambers" in the precincts of the temple used for the residence of priests and Levites, and for sacred purposes in general.

made them sit in the chiefest place Lit. "gave them a place at the head of those who were invited." "Chiefest" is an instance of the double superlatives common in the E. V. Cp. "most highest." See the Bible Word Book.

about thirty persons Only the more distinguished citizens would be specially invited to the chamber. The rest would feast in the open air outside.