Introduction
Events following the request from the elders of Israel that they wanted a king.
Questions
1. What did Saul's servant want to ask the man of God?
v 6 ... Perhaps he can tell us which way to go."
2. Why did the LORD tell Samuel to anoint Saul as prince over Israel?
v 16 ... you shall anoint him to be prince over my people Israel. He will save my people out of the hand of the Philistines; for I have looked upon my people, because their cry has come to me.”
3. What did Samuel say had happened to the donkeys?
v 20 As for your donkeys who were lost three days ago, don’t set your mind on them, for they have been found.
Summary Points
- v 1 and 2 Saul the son of Kish is described as an impressive young man
- v 3 to 14 Saul is sent by his father to find some lost donkeys. After a fruitless search, Saul’s servant suggests asking the local man of God
- v 15 to 21 God had told Samuel that he would send the future ruler to see him. Samuel then invites Saul to eat with him
- v 22 to 27 Samuel invites Saul to be guest of honour at a meal. The next morning as they are about to leave the city, Samuel tells Saul he has a message from God for him