Saul's Anointing and Prophetic Journey

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What did Samuel use to anoint Saul's head?

oil

Samuel told Saul that the Lord has anointed him commander of what?

His inheritance

Where will Saul find 2 men that tell him his father's donkeys are found?

tomb of Rachel

Where is the tomb of Rachel located?

Zelzah, in the boundary of Benjamin Signup and view all the answers

Where must Saul go after stopping at the tomb of Rachel?

terebinth tree of Tabor Signup and view all the answers

What will Saul find at the terebinth tree?

3 men Signup and view all the answers

What were the 3 men Saul met at the terebinth tree carrying?

one carrying 3 goats, one carrying 3 loaves of bread, one carrying 1 skin of wine Signup and view all the answers

What were the plans of the 3 men Saul met at the terebinth tree?

going up to God at Bethel Signup and view all the answers

What did the 3 men give Saul?

2 loaves of bread Signup and view all the answers

What is at the hill of God?

Philistine garrison Signup and view all the answers

Who would Saul meet at the hill of God?

group of prophets coming down from the high place prophesying Signup and view all the answers

What were the group of prophets carrying?

stringed instrument, tambourine, flute, and a harp Signup and view all the answers

What will Saul do when the Spirit of the Lord comes down on him?

Prophesy Signup and view all the answers

What will Saul become when the Spirit of the Lord comes down on him?

a new man Signup and view all the answers

The signs that Samuel described to Saul would let him know what?

He must do as the occasion demands for 'God is with you' Signup and view all the answers

Where will Saul meet Samuel after the signs have come to him?

Gilgal Signup and view all the answers

How many days must Saul wait for Samuel at Gilgal?

7 Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Saul left Samuel after being instructed?

God gave him a new heart & the signs came to pass. Signup and view all the answers

Who came upon Saul when he met the prophets?

the Spirit of God Signup and view all the answers

What was the proverb that came from the men of Israel seeing Saul prophesying?

'Is Saul also among the prophets?' Signup and view all the answers

Where did Saul go after he finished prophesying?

the high place Signup and view all the answers

Who asked Saul to tell him what Samuel had said to him?

his uncle Signup and view all the answers

What did Saul NOT tell his uncle?

about the matter of the kingdom Signup and view all the answers

Where did Samuel call the people of the Lord together?

Mizpah Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Lord bring the children of Israel out of?

Egypt Signup and view all the answers

Whose hands did the Lord deliver Israel out of?

hands of the Egyptians, hands of those who oppressed you Signup and view all the answers

Who did the people of the Lord reject?

the Lord Signup and view all the answers

How was Israel to present themselves before the Lord?

by tribes and clans Signup and view all the answers

What did the Lord save the people from?

their calamities and distresses Signup and view all the answers

Which tribe was chosen when called all the tribes together?

tribe of Benjamin Signup and view all the answers

What family in the tribe of Benjamin was chosen?

clan of Matri Signup and view all the answers

Where was Saul when he was chosen to be king?

hidden among the baggage Signup and view all the answers

What did the people shout when Samuel brought Saul in front of the people?

'Long live the king!' Signup and view all the answers

What did Samuel do after he explained the regulations of the kingship to the people?

Wrote it in a scroll and deposited it before the Lord Signup and view all the answers

After Samuel sent the men away to their own houses, where did Saul go?

Gibeah Signup and view all the answers

Who went to Gibeah with Saul?

valiant men whose hearts were touched by God Signup and view all the answers

Who despised Saul and brought him no gifts?

troublemakers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Anointing of Saul

Samuel anointed Saul's head with oil, marking his selection by the Lord.
Saul was appointed as commander over Israel, referred to as "his inheritance."

Journey and Encounters

After the anointing, Saul was directed to the tomb of Rachel in Zelzah, where he would meet two men who informed him about his father's donkeys.
Next, Saul was to proceed to the terebinth tree of Tabor, where he would find three men carrying goats, loaves of bread, and wine, on their way to worship at Bethel.

Prophetic Sign and Transformation

At the hill of God, where the Philistine garrison was located, Saul encountered a group of prophets prophesying, armed with musical instruments.
Upon the Spirit of the Lord descending upon him, Saul began to prophesy and became a new man, reflecting a divine transformation.

Instructions and Signs

Samuel provided signs to Saul and instructed him to wait seven days at Gilgal for further guidance.
As Saul left Samuel, he received a new heart, and the signs Samuel described began to occur.

Acceptance and Kingship

After prophesying, Saul was questioned by his uncle, who asked about his encounter with Samuel. Saul withheld the details about his kingship.
Samuel gathered the Israelites at Mizpah, reminding them of their deliverance from Egypt and their rejection of the Lord.

Selection of Tribe and King

The Lord's selection process led to the tribe of Benjamin being chosen, and from this tribe, the clan of Matri was identified.
Saul was found hiding among baggage when he was chosen as king, illustrating his initial reluctance.

Installation of Saul as King

The people rejoiced, shouting, "Long live the king!" when Saul was presented to them.
Samuel outlined the regulations of kingship, documented them in a scroll, and placed it before the Lord, symbolizing the establishment of the monarchy.

Saul's Return to Gibeah

After the installation, Saul returned to Gibeah accompanied by valiant men whose hearts were influenced by God.
Some individuals, referred to as troublemakers, despised Saul and offered him no support, indicating dissent among the people.

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Explore the biblical account of Saul's anointing by Samuel and his subsequent transformative journey. This quiz covers key encounters, signs given by Samuel, and the significance of Saul's divine calling. Test your knowledge of this pivotal moment in the history of Israel.