Saul

Young Saul set out to look for his father’s lost donkeys. The search led him to the prophet Samuel.

Anointed King in Secret

God had already spoken to Samuel. The prophet invited Saul to a meal, and the next day he poured oil on his head, anointing him king over Israel.

Instead of fully obeying God’s command, Saul spared what seemed good to him and excused himself by saying he wanted to bring sacrifices.

What God Really Wants

The prophet Samuel reminded him of a crucial lesson: “Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.”