The Bible Story - Volume VI - Chapter 83 - Basil Wolverton - 1968

Basil Wolverton

A KING IS CHOSEN! WHEN SAMUEL saw Saul for the first time, God informed Samuel that this was the powerful young Benjamite who would become the leader of Israel. Saul didn't know who Samuel was, though God had caused him to walk up to Samuel and inquire where the chief of Israel could be found. (I Samuel 9:10-18.) Samuel Finds His Man. "I am Samuel," the older man answered. "Is there some way I may help you?" Saul and his servant were startled by the words. They hadn't expected to meet Samuel among the people who were walking to the spot where a special sacrifice would be made. "Yes — there is, sir," Saul explained hesitantly, "but probably you won't consider it a very important matter. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library