Read 1 Samuel 9.15-21. In verse 16: Anointing involved smearing a person's head with scented olive oil as a way of designating the person for a particular office. Ruler in Hebrew is "nagid," which means "king designate" in the is verse. In verse 18: The gate of a city was a well-fortified entrance to a walled city. It was the site of commerce and the place when trials were held. In verses 19-20: In the original tale, the seer consulted God overnight in order to address Saul's need. But the old tale has been transformed editorially so that Samuel has been told to expect Saul (vv. 15-17) and now goes ahead and tells him all that is on his mind by assuring him that the donkeys' have been found (v. 20). The next morning is reserved for Saul's anointing. In verse 21: Saul's objection is typical of people who receive a divine call (Jer 1.6). It also shows Saul's humility and God's preference for the small and weak. Comments or Questions..
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