1 Samuel 9:17 · KJV

"And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁵Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,

¹⁶To morrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be captain over my people Israel, that he may save my people out of the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, because their cry is come unto me.

¹⁷And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people.

¹⁸Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house is.

¹⁹And Samuel answered Saul, and said, I am the seer: go up before me unto the high place; for ye shall eat with me to day, and to morrow I will let thee go, and will tell thee all that is in thine heart.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond when you feel called to a new role?

What does it mean for you to be recognized by others?

When have you felt the weight of responsibility in your life?

Life Application

leadership

Embrace the responsibilities that come with leadership, knowing they are often divinely appointed.

identity

Reflect on how your identity shapes your actions and decisions in your community.

People in This Verse

SamuelOT

Samuel became a major prophet and leader in Israel, anointing the first two kings. His birth was a direct answer to Hannah's fervent prayers.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 1:20

SaulOT

Saul was the first king of Israel, chosen by God but later rejected for disobedience. His life serves as a cautionary tale about pride and the consequences of turning away from God.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 9:1

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

This verse foreshadows the anointing of leaders, which is fulfilled in Jesus as the ultimate King of God's people.

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