1. Samuel 10:10

We left Samuel and Saul walking together, probably some private way over the fields down from Ramah, perhaps in the paths of the vineyards, and Saul expecting to hear from Samuel the word of God. Now here we have, I. The anointing of Saul then and there (Sa1 10:1). The signs Samuel gave him (Sa1 10:2-6). And instructions (Sa1 10:7-8). II. The accomplishment of those signs to the satisfaction of Saul (Sa1 10:9-13). III. His return to his father's house (Sa1 10:14-16). IV. His public election by lot, and solemn inauguration (Sa1 10:17-25). V. His return to his own city (Sa1 10:26, Sa1 10:27). It is a great work that is here a doing, the setting up not only of a monarch, but of monarchy itself, in Israel; and therefore in all the advances towards it much of God is seen.

10:10 the Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul: See “The Spirit’s Presence” Theme Note; see also 11:6; Judg 14:6, 19; 15:14; cp. Acts 2:17-18, 39). • When Saul . . . began to prophesy, it was a clear sign that he had been chosen to lead Israel (see also 1 Sam 19:18-23).