1st Samuel 9 — Saul the prince vs. David the king

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There seems to be a messianic prophecy underlying the strange account of Saul going to search for donkeys. It may help explain why Yeshua the Messiah has two roles in His first coming and second coming.

Food for thought from the recorded discussion

How did God plan the choosing of Saul as “prince” or “ruler,” rather than “king”? How is the anointing of Saul as “prince” akin to the first coming of Messiah and the anointing of David as “king” akin to Yeshua’s second coming?

How did God use donkeys to accomplish his plan in Saul’s story?

Was Saul a “young” man when he was anointed, and many people think? How old is Saul at this time?What kind of man was Saul? Did Saul know or recognize Samuel? What does Saul’s name (Strong’s lexicon No. 7586) mean?

Who was Saul’s father? What does the name Kish (7027) mean? How many children did Kish have? Who was the “mighty man of valor” in that family? What was important about Saul’s appearance (1st Sam. 9:2)?

What was unique about the fact that Saul did not find the runaway donkeys? Where did Saul go to try to find his donkeys? Where was Shalishah (8031)? What is the land of Zuph (6689)? What role did Saul’s servant play in this story? What role did the young servant girls play in this story?

What does God say to Samuel about Saul (1st Sam. 9:17)? How does Saul “restrain” — the root meaning of the word translated as prince — the people? Did God ever call Saul “king”? Who did God call as king?

What does it mean that the Philistines need to be subdued?

Does Saul know about the controversy over the kingship? How did he respond to Samuel’s call (1st Sam. 9:21)? How does Samuel first introduce Saul as a leader of the people? (1 Sam. 9:23-24)

Reader: Hector Marrero. Speaker: Daniel Agee.