1 Samuel 10: Saul Anointed and Chosen King

Samuel privately anoints Saul as ruler and gives him signs that all come true, including God’s Spirit coming on him so that he prophesies. At Mizpah Samuel rebukes Israel for rejecting God; Saul is chosen, found hiding among the baggage, and acclaimed king, though some scoffers despise him.

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