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.

The Israelites were determined to have a king like all the nations and God had granted their request.

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

Samuel’s rule as judge was not without its problems. His sons fell short of Samuel’s example and the people demanded a king.

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.