1 Samuel 9
Saul’s Search for Donkeys
Today’s passage introduces us to Saul, the first king of Israel. (1) Saul was of the tribe of Benjamin, Israel’s smallest tribe and an unlikely place to find a leader all Israel could get behind (read Judges 19-20) …
The Search For a King
Several characteristics we learn about Saul from this passage:Saul was from a leading family (v. 1). “There was man of Benjamin whose name was Kish … a Benjamite, mighty man of power.†Saul was from the house of Benjamin, the smallest tribe of Israel, an unlikely so …
Saul is Chosen as King
God had told Samuel all about Saul (vv. 15-16). As soon as Samuel sees Saul the Lord tells him this is the man who shall reign over my people (v. 17). He was a man who impressed even Samuel. When Saul asks to see the seer, Samuel identifies himself and instructs Saul to precede h …