1Sa 9:7-8 | MHM | STEP | v. 7–8 : Saul was worried because they did not have a gift to give Samuel for his help, as was the custom. The servant offered a small coin he had, and Saul agreed they should go and see Samuel (1 Samuel 9:7-8 ). This act of bringing a gift was a sign of respect, not a payment for spiritual help. Even a small gift, like the servant’s coin, was acceptable if it came from the heart.

‏ 1 Samuel 9:7-8

v. 7–8: Saul was worried because they did not have a gift to give Samuel for his help, as was the custom. The servant offered a small coin he had, and Saul agreed they should go and see Samuel (1 Samuel 9:7-8 ^a). This act of bringing a gift was a sign of respect, not a payment for spiritual help. Even a small gift, like the servant’s coin, was acceptable if it came from the heart.

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