1 Samuel 10:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Therefore they enquired of the LORD further, if the man should yet come thither. And the LORD answered, Behold, he hath hid himself among the stuff.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So they asked the LORD again whether the man would come there. And the LORD answered, 'Look, he has hidden himself among the baggage.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is showing how Saul was so nervous about becoming king that he literally hid among the supplies when it was time for his coronation.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Saul's anointing as Israel's first king, when the prophet Samuel was presenting him to the people at Mizpah. Saul, despite being chosen by God and being physically impressive, was overwhelmed by the magnitude of his calling and tried to avoid the ceremony by hiding among the baggage and supplies.

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