The Bible Story - Volume VI - Basil Wolverton - 1968

Basil Wolverton

GOD CHOOSES DAVID, WHILE Saul and his soldiers were on their way back north, following their triumph over the Amalekites, Samuel received a message from God. (I Samuel 15:1-9.) "Samuel, I am not pleased with the man I set on the throne of Israel," the Creator informed the elderly prophet. "He has rebelled. At this moment he is returning from the slaughter of the Amalekites. He performed that part of his task well which pleased the people, but he refused to carry out all the things he was plainly told to do on this mission. Go out tomorrow to meet him as he comes from the south. Then you will learn of the manner in which he has been disobedient in recent hours." Saul's Self-Justification. Samuel was grieved at this report. He had a great affection for Saul, and it was discouraging to the old prophet to realize that the time had come for him to inform the younger man that he could no longer be king with such a rebellious attitude, though Samuel realized that this had to happen sooner or later. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library