God delights in bringing greatness out of small beginnings; for in this way, God (and not man) receives the glory.

David has already been anointed to be the next king, but the road to the throne will be a slow and painful one. However, God’s will prevails and David will be king in the end.

What a difference we see between Saul and David. One impressed men by his exterior appearance; the other impressed God by the condition of his heart.

In this chapter, Saul illustrates the sin of willful rebellion and God’s reaction to this sin. Saul’s rebellion leads to God’s rejection of him as king of Israel.

How, and in what respects Christ may be called a Lamb?

There is no higher name or title to set forth dignity amongst men, than kings or mighty potentates.

Among the many things Christ is compared to in the holy scripture, to set forth his transcendent excellency, beauty, usefulness, and perfections, this of a Fountain is none of the least, it being a most profitable metaphor.

In these two chapters, God’s holiness is vindicated.

Amongst the many metaphors that our blessed Saviour is expressed by in the holy scriptures, certainly this of the Door must carry emphasis and signification, for use and improvement; otherwise He that was wiser than Solomon, and spake as never man spake, (for excellency of matter and form) would never have likened himself to a Door.

God has started speaking again and He has placed His hand on the youth Samuel.