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

In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, the Israelites had demanded a king to lead them like the surrounding nations, despite God's warnings through the prophet Samuel. When Saul was selected by lot as the first king, he was not present among the people, prompting them to seek further divine guidance. God revealed that Saul had hidden himself among the baggage, possibly out of humility or fear of his new responsibilities.

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