1Samuel 9-12
Overview of chapter 9
A man from the tribe of Benjamin lost his donkey’s and sent his son and servant to look for them. They searched for several days and could not find them, but before returning home they decided to visit a prophet (also known as seer in those days) of God to see if he would tell them what happened to the sheep. As they approached the city that Samuel was in they were told where to look for him as he was preparing for a feast. The Lord had already told Samuel that he would meet Saul at this feast so when they met Samuel invited Saul to eat with him and then have a sleepover. Saul agreed, although he was unsure why he was receiving this great honor since he was just a poor donkey farmer from the smallest tribe in Israel. The next day as Samuel was walking Saul and his servant out he asked for a few moments alone with Saul.
Overview of chapter 10
After the servant walked on ahead Samuel poured oil on Saul and told him that the Lord had chosen him as the ruler of Israel. In order to prove this Samuel prophesied exactly how Saul’s journey home would go, including some very specific details that could not be accidental or even faked. These things happened as promised and on that day the Lord changed Saul into a new man in his heart.
Samuel called the Israelites together at Mizpah and showed them by lot that the Lord had chosen Saul as their king at their request. Saul tried to hide, but the Lord knew where he was, and the people took him and rejoiced over their new king (he was head and shoulders above all the rest). Many valiant, godly men followed Saul, but a few worthless men despised him.
Overview of chapter 11
The Ammonites besieged the city of Jabesh-gilead east of the Jordan in the land of the half tribe of Manasseh. The inhabitants sent word to the rest of Israel seeking deliverance. Saul got the message and it angered him. He sent a warning to all the sons of Israel that they would join him in this fight against the Ammonites or he would cut them to pieces. That got their attention and an army of 300,000 men who defeated and scattered the Ammonites. After this the people partied.
Overview of chapter 12
Samuel called all Israel together and put himself on trial to show that he had been blameless in his service of Israel (a fact which was proven to be true). He then gave the people a short history lesson to remind them that if they follow God then God will give them success, but if they do not they will be destroyed. He went on to further explain to them that even though it was sinful that they request a human king when they had God for a king, the Lord would keep the same bargain with them - walk in His ways and live, otherwise they would be destroyed.
Reflection
Do you judge people by their appearance? Do you attempt to hide from your responsibilities? Does it anger you to see the world attack God’s people (both Christians and Jews)? Do you take comfort in the knowledge that God will protect those who follow him?
For Further Study
Prophets: Genesis 20:1-7, Exodus 15:20, Numbers 11:25-29, Deuteronomy 13:1-5, Deuteronomy 18:22, John 1:45, John 4:44, Acts 2:18, Romans 12:6, 1Corinthians 11:4-5, 1Corinthians 12:28, 1Corinthians 13:2, 1Corinthians 14, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1Thessalonians 5:20 , 1John 4:1
A man from the tribe of Benjamin lost his donkey’s and sent his son and servant to look for them. They searched for several days and could not find them, but before returning home they decided to visit a prophet (also known as seer in those days) of God to see if he would tell them what happened to the sheep. As they approached the city that Samuel was in they were told where to look for him as he was preparing for a feast. The Lord had already told Samuel that he would meet Saul at this feast so when they met Samuel invited Saul to eat with him and then have a sleepover. Saul agreed, although he was unsure why he was receiving this great honor since he was just a poor donkey farmer from the smallest tribe in Israel. The next day as Samuel was walking Saul and his servant out he asked for a few moments alone with Saul.
Overview of chapter 10
After the servant walked on ahead Samuel poured oil on Saul and told him that the Lord had chosen him as the ruler of Israel. In order to prove this Samuel prophesied exactly how Saul’s journey home would go, including some very specific details that could not be accidental or even faked. These things happened as promised and on that day the Lord changed Saul into a new man in his heart.
Samuel called the Israelites together at Mizpah and showed them by lot that the Lord had chosen Saul as their king at their request. Saul tried to hide, but the Lord knew where he was, and the people took him and rejoiced over their new king (he was head and shoulders above all the rest). Many valiant, godly men followed Saul, but a few worthless men despised him.
Overview of chapter 11
The Ammonites besieged the city of Jabesh-gilead east of the Jordan in the land of the half tribe of Manasseh. The inhabitants sent word to the rest of Israel seeking deliverance. Saul got the message and it angered him. He sent a warning to all the sons of Israel that they would join him in this fight against the Ammonites or he would cut them to pieces. That got their attention and an army of 300,000 men who defeated and scattered the Ammonites. After this the people partied.
Overview of chapter 12
Samuel called all Israel together and put himself on trial to show that he had been blameless in his service of Israel (a fact which was proven to be true). He then gave the people a short history lesson to remind them that if they follow God then God will give them success, but if they do not they will be destroyed. He went on to further explain to them that even though it was sinful that they request a human king when they had God for a king, the Lord would keep the same bargain with them - walk in His ways and live, otherwise they would be destroyed.
Reflection
Do you judge people by their appearance? Do you attempt to hide from your responsibilities? Does it anger you to see the world attack God’s people (both Christians and Jews)? Do you take comfort in the knowledge that God will protect those who follow him?
For Further Study
Prophets: Genesis 20:1-7, Exodus 15:20, Numbers 11:25-29, Deuteronomy 13:1-5, Deuteronomy 18:22, John 1:45, John 4:44, Acts 2:18, Romans 12:6, 1Corinthians 11:4-5, 1Corinthians 12:28, 1Corinthians 13:2, 1Corinthians 14, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1Thessalonians 5:20 , 1John 4:1
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