1Sa 9:1 | Clarke | STEP | Saul's lineage and description; he is sent by his father to seek some lost asses, . Not finding them, he purposes to go and consult Samuel concerning the proper method of proceeding, . The Lord informs Samuel that he should anoint Saul king, , . Samuel invites Saul to dine with him, and informs him that the asses are found; and gives him an intimation that he is to be king, . Saul dines with Samuel, and afterwards he is taken to the house-top, where both commune together, . Verse 1 A mighty man of power - Literally, a strong man; this appears to be the only power he possessed; and the physical strength of the father may account for the extraordinary size of the son. See .

‏ 1 Samuel 9:1

Introduction

Saul's lineage and description; he is sent by his father to seek some lost asses, 1Sam 9:1-5. Not finding them, he purposes to go and consult Samuel concerning the proper method of proceeding, 1Sam 9:6-14. The Lord informs Samuel that he should anoint Saul king, 1Sam 9:15, 1Sam 9:16. Samuel invites Saul to dine with him, and informs him that the asses are found; and gives him an intimation that he is to be king, 1Sam 9:17-21. Saul dines with Samuel, and afterwards he is taken to the house-top, where both commune together, 1Sam 9:22-27.

Verse 1

A mighty man of power - Literally, a strong man; this appears to be the only power he possessed; and the physical strength of the father may account for the extraordinary size of the son. See 1Sam 9:2.