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1 Samuel 10:24

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Samuel 10:24

Verse 24 of 27

Scripture focus

And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that [there is] none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.

1 Samuel 10:24 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:24

Theological / Devotional

Whom the Lord hath chosen. Many raise the question, Why did God choose Saul as king, knowing full well the life he would lead? The context reveals that the people wanted a man of commanding personality who would provide them with strong leadership in war (ch. 8:19, 20). God chose chosen in harmony with their wishes, to prove to them: (1) that He did not limit their freedom of choice, (2) that in spite of their unwise choice He would restrain the evil influences that came with the monarchy, (3) that they must learn by experience that what a man sows he must also reap, and (4) that national departure from the path of God’s choosing does not prevent individuals within that nation from living in harmony with His will and receiving His blessing.

By SdaBc