Tara-Leigh Cobble

So Samuel invites him to the feast and gives him the most desirable piece of meat, which was reserved for the priest. Then he invites Samuel to sleep on the roof, which was the most desirable sleeping spot because of the breeze. He's also careful to reveal a few details that confirm for Saul that he's a prophet of Yahweh. For instance, he's like, Oh, those donkeys you've been looking for?

They're home already. Then the next day as he's walking Saul and his servant out of the city, he pulls Saul aside and casually anoints him in the street by pouring oil on his head. And he basically says, you're the prince of Israel now, and God has a plan for you to rescue his people.

They're home already. Then the next day as he's walking Saul and his servant out of the city, he pulls Saul aside and casually anoints him in the street by pouring oil on his head. And he basically says, you're the prince of Israel now, and God has a plan for you to rescue his people.

They're home already. Then the next day as he's walking Saul and his servant out of the city, he pulls Saul aside and casually anoints him in the street by pouring oil on his head. And he basically says, you're the prince of Israel now, and God has a plan for you to rescue his people.

In case you don't believe me, let me tell you three separate things that are about to happen on your way home, in case you might be tempted to write off the first two as a coincidence. Then Samuel tells Saul to go to Gilgal and wait for him for seven days, and then he'll give him some instructions on what to do next. Put a pin in this thought.

In case you don't believe me, let me tell you three separate things that are about to happen on your way home, in case you might be tempted to write off the first two as a coincidence. Then Samuel tells Saul to go to Gilgal and wait for him for seven days, and then he'll give him some instructions on what to do next. Put a pin in this thought.

In case you don't believe me, let me tell you three separate things that are about to happen on your way home, in case you might be tempted to write off the first two as a coincidence. Then Samuel tells Saul to go to Gilgal and wait for him for seven days, and then he'll give him some instructions on what to do next. Put a pin in this thought.

We'll be coming back to it tomorrow, and it's important. All of Samuel's prophecies came true on Saul's trip home that day, including the prophecy that God the Spirit would rush upon him and that Saul himself would prophesy as well. In the Old Testament, when God the Spirit works this way, it's always to empower someone for a specific task or calling.

We'll be coming back to it tomorrow, and it's important. All of Samuel's prophecies came true on Saul's trip home that day, including the prophecy that God the Spirit would rush upon him and that Saul himself would prophesy as well. In the Old Testament, when God the Spirit works this way, it's always to empower someone for a specific task or calling.

We'll be coming back to it tomorrow, and it's important. All of Samuel's prophecies came true on Saul's trip home that day, including the prophecy that God the Spirit would rush upon him and that Saul himself would prophesy as well. In the Old Testament, when God the Spirit works this way, it's always to empower someone for a specific task or calling.

So God is with Saul to enable him to accomplish this task. And there was a noticeable change to those who knew him before him that could only be attributed to God's presence in his life. Not long after that, Samuel has everyone gather at Mizpah, which is the general meeting place when all the tribes are called together for a big announcement.

So God is with Saul to enable him to accomplish this task. And there was a noticeable change to those who knew him before him that could only be attributed to God's presence in his life. Not long after that, Samuel has everyone gather at Mizpah, which is the general meeting place when all the tribes are called together for a big announcement.

So God is with Saul to enable him to accomplish this task. And there was a noticeable change to those who knew him before him that could only be attributed to God's presence in his life. Not long after that, Samuel has everyone gather at Mizpah, which is the general meeting place when all the tribes are called together for a big announcement.

Even though he's already privately anointed Saul, Samuel knows it'll be helpful for the people to see that this is God's choice, not just Samuel's, especially given that Saul is a Benjamite. So Samuel proceeds with the typical lot casting, and of course, Saul is drawn, but they can't find him.

Even though he's already privately anointed Saul, Samuel knows it'll be helpful for the people to see that this is God's choice, not just Samuel's, especially given that Saul is a Benjamite. So Samuel proceeds with the typical lot casting, and of course, Saul is drawn, but they can't find him.

Even though he's already privately anointed Saul, Samuel knows it'll be helpful for the people to see that this is God's choice, not just Samuel's, especially given that Saul is a Benjamite. So Samuel proceeds with the typical lot casting, and of course, Saul is drawn, but they can't find him.

Fortunately, Samuel has a direct line to God, who points out that Saul is hiding over by the luggage carousel. This presents some problems right off the bat. Their new king Saul is fearful and reluctant. He's not off to a great start. But when Samuel brings him out to the people, most, but not all, of them approve of the choice.

Fortunately, Samuel has a direct line to God, who points out that Saul is hiding over by the luggage carousel. This presents some problems right off the bat. Their new king Saul is fearful and reluctant. He's not off to a great start. But when Samuel brings him out to the people, most, but not all, of them approve of the choice.

Fortunately, Samuel has a direct line to God, who points out that Saul is hiding over by the luggage carousel. This presents some problems right off the bat. Their new king Saul is fearful and reluctant. He's not off to a great start. But when Samuel brings him out to the people, most, but not all, of them approve of the choice.

Then Samuel writes down all the details of kingship for him before he goes back home. Between 1027 and 1101, there's a passage that appears in some ancient versions of this text, like the Dead Sea Scrolls, but not in the primary text most translators use, so it may or may not appear in the version you read today. In case it didn't and you find it helpful, here's a summary of what it says.