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... Most of the time this arrangement worked well as the judges were fair and just, however, when Samuel appointed his sons as Judges over the People of Israel (Samuel 8:1), it became apparent that Samuel’s sons, did not have his integrity but perverted the course of justice by accepting bribes (Samuel 8:3) . ... The Lord said to Samuel (Samuel:8:7) “ Grant the people’s every request, it is not you they reject, they are rejecting Me as their king” Samuel was directed by God to go out and find a king for the People of Israel.
Saul came to the land of Zuph, with a servant while looking for his father’s lost ass. ... The day before Samuel met Saul, the Lord revealed to Samuel that he was to anoint Saul as king. ,Samuel met Saul as the Lord had foretold and after they had eaten together, Samuel officially anointed Saul as king of the People of Israel before the tribes of Israel.
Saul’s reign was not a successful one, despite the guidance of Samuel. ...
God sent Samuel to Saul instructing him the Lord says “go now attack Amalek, and deal with him and all that he has under the ban. ... Saul1’s foolish action would have grave consequence for the Israelites, as his act of disobedience to the command of God would bring great suffering on the people of Israel . ...
Saul then offended God by erecting a trophy in his own honour, thereby attributing the victory to himself. God made known to Samuel that he regretted having made Saul king.
Approximate Word count = 1288
Approximate Pages = 5.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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