1Sa 9:1-2 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Sam 9:1-11:15: 9:1–11:15 Saul’s rise to power involved a threefold sequence: (1) his secret anointing by Samuel (9:1–10:16 ), (2) his selection by lot (10:17-27 ), and (3) his victory over the Ammonites (11:1-15 ). See also study note on 13:1–16:13. 9:1 influential man named Kish: Saul came from a wealthy family.

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i2 Sam 14:25-26►

‏ 1 Samuel 9:1-2

Summary for 1Sam 9:1-11:15: 9:1–11:15 ^a Saul’s rise to power involved a threefold sequence: (1) his secret anointing by Samuel (9:1–10:16 ^b), (2) his selection by lot (10:17-27 ^c), and (3) his victory over the Ammonites (11:1-15 ^d). See also study note on 13:1–16:13. 9:1 ^e influential man named Kish: Saul came from a wealthy family.
9:2 ^f Saul’s mere appearance—most handsome ... taller than anyone else—inspired loyalty among the people (see 10:23 ^g; cp. 16:12 ^h; 2 Sam 14:25-26 ⁱ).