Saul Becomes Israel’s First King

Saul was anointed and publicly confirmed as Israel’s first king.

Read 1 Samuel 9:1–27 View all Scriptures Back to timeline

Scripture foundation

Bible passages

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2 passages

Primary Scripture

1 Samuel 9:1–27

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Supporting Scripture 1

1 Samuel 10:1–27

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Connected biblical knowledge

People, places, and themes

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People

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Saul Samuel

Places

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Israel

Themes

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Kingship Obedience

Timeline position

Event 21 of 49

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