KJV ORIGINAL
Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Samuel also said to Saul, 'The LORD sent me to anoint you as king over his people Israel. So now listen carefully to what the LORD is saying.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing Samuel reminding King Saul that God chose him to be king, so he must listen to and obey God's commands.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes at a pivotal moment when the prophet Samuel is about to give King Saul a crucial command from God regarding the Amalekites. Samuel is reminding Saul of his divine appointment as Israel's first king, which had happened earlier when Samuel secretly anointed him. The context emphasizes that Saul's authority comes from God and therefore he must be obedient to God's will.
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