Saul Anointed King. 10 Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head and kissed him and said, “Has not the Lord anointed you to be prince over his people Israel? And you shall reign over the people of the Lord and you will save them from the hand of their surrounding enemies.

David Guzik commentary on 1 Samuel 10, where Samuel anoints Saul, who is proclaimed to be king over Israel, and whose monarchy gets established.

Saul's anointing as king is a pivotal moment in Israel's history, reflecting both God's sovereignty and the people's desire for human leadership. It sets the stage for the complex relationship between divine authority and human governance that characterizes much of Israel's subsequent history. Saul's reign, while initially promising, ultimately ...

2019年4月16日 · But after feasting with Samuel and his guests, Saul was anointed by the Lord “to be prince over his people Israel” (10:1). God anointed Saul through the ministry of Samuel, and we can discern at least a twofold significance to this use of oil to mark out Saul as the king.

The anointing of Saul as the first king of Israel is a significant event in the history of the Israelites, marking the transition from a theocratic system of judges to a monarchy. This event is primarily recorded in the First Book of Samuel, chapters 9 and 10, and it highlights themes of divine selection, obedience, and the role of prophecy in ...

The anointing of Saul demonstrates God's sovereign control over the affairs of nations and individuals. Trusting in God's plan is crucial, even when His ways are not immediately clear. Heritage and Stewardship Saul was anointed to rule over God's inheritance, the people of Israel.

Saul Anointed by Samuel - Samuel took a flask of olive oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “The LORD has anointed you to be ruler of his people Israel. You will rule his people and save ...

Saul (/ s ɔː l /; Hebrew: שָׁאוּל ‎, Šāʾūl; Greek: Σαούλ, Saoúl; transl. "asked/prayed for") was a monarch of ancient Israel and Judah and, according to the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament, the first king of the United Monarchy, a polity of uncertain historicity. His reign, traditionally placed in the late eleventh century BCE, [3] supposedly marked the transition of the ...

2024年7月10日 · The anointing of Saul as the first king of Israel marks a pivotal moment in ancient history. This event not only signifies a shift from tribal confederation to monarchy but also reflects deeper theological and societal transformations within the Israelite community.

2017年3月21日 · Last week we saw an amazing display of God’s knowledge and ability when he providentially orchestrated the events surrounding the anointing of Saul. It’s really quite incredible. Today we pick up the story and see how it ends. And it’s ending will give us insight into Saul and much of what is ahead in these stories about Saul in 1 Samuel.