Bible in one year 5/25/2022 1 Samuel Chapter 9-13 the first king Saul’s sinful offering and disobedience resulted in the rejection.
By Rev.Katherine Liu Bruce
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1 Samuel 9 Saul, the first king the rise of Saul; the choosing of Saul
The search would have taken Saul
north from his home at Gibeah(10:26) through Shalisha and Shaalim(unidentified)
where he then circled back through Benjamin to Ramah, the home of
Samuel(7:17;9:18). Having been privately anointed by Samuel, he returned home
by way of Gibeah of God (“ hill of God” 10:5,10). Zuph .(v.5) A region of the
hill country of Ephraim(1:1). This explanatory information clarifies for later
readers that a “seer” (from to see) became known in later times as a “prophet”.
There may known in later times as a “ prophet”. There may once have been a
distinction, but not a the time of this writing. High place.(v.12). An elevated
place of worship and sacrifice located
on a hill or an artificial platform. The idea was essentially Canaanite
(Deut.12:2-5), but Israel used such facilities before the construction of the
Temple(1Kings 3:2). Anointing involved a consecration or setting apart for
service. It was a religious act that established a special relationship between
God and the king, who served as His representative and ruler over the people.
The providence of God in bringing Saul to Samuel is very clear.(v.18). God was
in control. The contract is between the lost donkeys and all that is precious
or desirable.(v.20). Giving Saul the shoulder of the sacrifice (Lev.7:32-33)
was intended to honor him above all the other guests.
1 Samuel 10 The
coronation of Saul
Saul was promised three signs that
would serve to authenticate Samuel’s authority to anoint him king and to confirm God’s will in the matter.(vv.2-5). The Spirit’s coming upon Saul
designated him as the true successor to the judges (Judg.3:10). Saul was
instructed to do nothing independently of Samuel but he disobeyed (13:8-10).
God changed Saul’s heart.(v.9). God gave Saul the qualities necessary to be
king and deliverer of Israel. Some who had known Saul previously were surprised
to see someone of a higher class acting like one of the ecstatic prophets, who
were of dubious parentage.(vv.11-12). Was
chosen(vv.20-21). Lot casting was a means of determining God’s will through
yes and no questions (Josh7:15-18), a practice used prior to the permanent
indwelling ministry of the Holy Spirit (Acts.1:26). When Samuel brought all the
tribes of Israel near, the tribe of Benjamin was chosen. And Saul was a head
taller than any of the others.(vv.20-23). Gibeah
(v.26), located just three miles N. of Jerusalem on the main road to Shechem,
was Saul’s home and the first capital of the monarchy. Saul had his supporters
and his political enemies as well, but he held his peace in order not to
provoke the situation.(v.27).
Chapter 11 shows how the initial
opposition against Saul was overcome, and how the king proved himself. Both
Jabesh Gilead and the territory of the Ammonites were located E. of the Jordan.
The loss of the right eye would disable a warrior, for the left eye was
generally concealed behind his shield.(v.2).Nahash (v.3) agreed to the
proposal, for he was apparently not prepared to take the city by force and did
not expect any help to come to the inhabitants of Jabesh. Bezek was seventeen
miles N. of Shechem. Last watch of the night(v.11) The last of three night
watches (Lam.2:19; Judg.7:19; Ex.14:24-27), in the early morning hours. Saul
employed a surprise tactic. The ceremonies at Gilgal involved a confirmation of
the kingdom in the hands of Saul, and an affirmation of commitment to the king.
(vv.14-15).
1 Samuel 12 The
Reminder by Samuel
In Samuel’s farewell address he
defended his judicial administration and relinquished leadership of the tribes
to Saul. Samuel did, however, continue his priestly and prophetic functions.
(v.1). Samuel (v.3) reminded the people of his own honesty and integrity (in
contrast to his sons’ failures 8:3,5). Samuel proceeded to rehearse the history
of God’s righteous acts toward Israel. (vv.6-12). Baals and the
Ashtoreths (v.10).Barak (v.11). Some manuscripts read Bedan, an unknown
judge(but what purpose would this serve in the argument?) but probably a
copyist’s error and intended to be a reference to Barak (so LXX and Syriac,
Heb.11:32). Verses 13-18 Samuel warned Israel that the king would procure the
anticipated deliverance only if they would fear the Lord and give up their rebellion
against God. Verses 17-18 Because rain during the wheat harvest (May –June) was
uncommon, this thunderstorm was considered a sign from God. God’s name
signifies His reputation and character.(v.22). Samuel regarded failure to pray
as a in against the Lord. “ As for me,
far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for
you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.”(v.23).
1 Samuel 13 The
Rejection of Saul; Saul’s sinful offering
Saul was thirty years
old when he became king, and he reigned over Israel forty two years.(v.1) Saul was disobedient
to God’s spokesman, rather than waiting on Samuel(10:8), he offered a burnt
offering to unite the people and prepare for war. He resorted to situation
ethics rather than biblical ethics, and the offered excuses for his conduct
(13:10-12). Saul tried to justify himself instead of confessing his sin (vv.11-12).
“You acted foolishly,”Samuel said, “ You have
not kept the command the Lord your God gave you; if you had, he would have established
your kingdom over Israel for all time. But now your kiddom will not endure; the
Lord has sought out a man after His own heart
and appointed him leader of His people, because you have not kept the Lord’s
command.”(vv.13-14). Disobedience may eliminate opportunities for service
by disqualifying one from a position of leadership (vv.13-14).
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