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1 Samuel 10:16

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

1 Samuel 10:16

Verse 16 of 27

Scripture focus

And Saul said unto his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found. But of the matter of the kingdom, whereof Samuel spake, he told him not.

1 Samuel 10:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:16

Theological / Devotional

Told him not. The wise man affirmed that there is “a time to keep silence, and a time to speak” (Eccl. 3:7). How different from Jehu’s (2 Kings 9:4-13) reaction to his anointing by the prophet was that of Saul. If God was responsible for calling Saul to the kingship, He would make it known to the right people at the right time. Under the control of the Holy Spirit, Saul followed Samuel’s directions to await the guidance of God. To be fit for high office, Saul must first learn to control his tongue. His reserve was evidence of a proper estimate of the responsibility now resting on him.

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