King Saul

[nrbolduc]

1Sa 10:24 And Samuel said to all the people, "Do you see him whom the LORD has chosen? Surely there is no one like him among all the people." So all the people shouted and said, "Long live the king!"

I'm reading a book by Charles Swindoll on King Saul. As bad a king as he appears to have been and believing that God knows the future, why do you suppose God went ahead and picked a man that He knew would fail so miserably?

Thank you,

Norm

[ayin jade]

My guess...

Israel demanded a king, to be like other countries, instead of having the Lord rule over them. So God gave them what they wanted, and showed them how unwise they were. In this tho, He was glorified, through another king, David, from whose line Jesus came.

[Treasure]

I agree with Jade. They wanted what everyone else had so God gave it to them. Isn't it amazing how God still blessed them even after they wanted something other than (or more than) Him!

[nrbolduc]

My guess...

Israel demanded a king, to be like other countries, instead of having the Lord rule over them. So God gave them what they wanted, and showed them how unwise they were. In this tho, He was glorified, through another king, David, from whose line Jesus came.

I agree, but

[nrbolduc]

My guess...

Israel demanded a king, to be like other countries, instead of having the Lord rule over them. So God gave them what they wanted, and showed them how unwise they were. In this tho, He was glorified, through another king, David, from whose line Jesus came.

I agree, but

[ayin jade]

That supposes that nothing good came from that choice. We cant see things as clearly as He can. This was as He chose it for reasons we cant fully comprehend. Maybe He allowed this to happen the same way a parent will allow their child an unwise choice, in order for them to grow.

[nrbolduc]

That supposes that nothing good came from that choice. We cant see things as clearly as He can. This was as He chose it for reasons we cant fully comprehend. Maybe He allowed this to happen the same way a parent will allow their child an unwise choice, in order for them to grow.

You're right, thanks.

[Guest]

As bad a king as he appears to have been and believing that God knows the future, why do you suppose God went ahead and picked a man that He knew would fail so miserably?

Musings From 1 Samuel On The Foolishness Of Man's Political Judgment And Pride Went Awry.

I Owe Dear King Saul Big Time!

He Paid With His Life To Teach Me To Trust And To Surrender All To The LORD.

These Israelites Are Near And Dear To This Boy's Heart.

As A Child, The Peoples Of The Book Were As Real To Me As My Aunts And Uncles.

They Still Are.

I Expect An Eternity Of Celebration With Many Of These Dear Brothers.

God Is Good.

I Can't Think Of A More Stubborn And Fitting Family To Be Adopted Into.

Praise God For His Big Book Of Wonder.

I Thank Him For King Saul.

Bless Jacob And Sons.

Save Israel!

Hosanna!

Why Do You Suppose God Went Ahead And Picked A Man....... (Like Other Kings)......

So We Should Not Reject The LORD's Reign Over Our Lives

And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

1 Samuel 8;7

So We Would Heed The Word Of God

And ye shall cry out in that day because of your king which ye shall have chosen you; and the LORD will not hear you in that day.

Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;

1 Samuel 8:18-19

So We Should Not Judge With Our Eyes

And they ran and fetched him thence: and when he stood among the people, he was higher than any of the people from his shoulders and upward.

And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.

1 Samuel 10:23-24

No King Except KING Jesus

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Revelation 4:11

Be Blessed Beloved Of The KING

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.

Numbers 6:24-27

Love, Your Brother Joe

[Sconzy]

As bad a king as he appears to have been and believing that God knows the future, why do you suppose God went ahead and picked a man that He knew would fail so miserably?

Musings From 1 Samuel On The Foolishness Of Man's Political Judgment And Pride Went Awry.

I Owe Dear King Saul Big Time!

He Paid With His Life To Teach Me To Trust And To Surrender All To The LORD.

These Israelites Are Near And Dear To This Boy's Heart.

As A Child, The Peoples Of The Book Were As Real To Me As My Aunts And Uncles.

They Still Are.

I Expect An Eternity Of Celebration With Many Of These Dear Brothers.

God Is Good.

I Can't Think Of A More Stubborn And Fitting Family To Be Adopted Into.

Praise God For His Big Book Of Wonder.

I Thank Him For King Saul.

Bless Jacob And Sons.

Save Israel!

Hosanna!

Why Do You Suppose God Went Ahead And Picked A Man....... (Like Other Kings)......

So We Should Not Reject The LORD's Reign Over Our Lives

And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

1 Samuel 8;7

So We Would Heed The Word Of God

And ye shall cry out in that day because of your king which ye shall have chosen you; and the LORD will not hear you in that day.

Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;

1 Samuel 8:18-19

So We Should Not Judge With Our Eyes

And they ran and fetched him thence: and when he stood among the people, he was higher than any of the people from his shoulders and upward.

And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.

1 Samuel 10:23-24

No King Except KING Jesus

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Revelation 4:11

Be Blessed Beloved Of The KING

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.

Numbers 6:24-27

Love, Your Brother Joe

[EricH]

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