We have a sequel to the secret anointing. The Ammonites make demands, not a treaty. Saul hears the news and the spirit of Yahweh falls upon him. He becomes the charismatic leader like Samson. His actions, according to the Israelites are divinely inspired. At the sanctuary at Gilgal, Saul is made king by popular acclaim. A new writer takes overs and recounts that when "the king of the Ammonites came against you" the "Lord your God was your king." A warning "see that your wickedness is great which you have done in the sight of the Lord, in asking for yourselves a king." In this version Samuel tells Saul "You have done foolishly; you have not kept the commandments of the Lord...your kingdom shall not continue."
We have a sequel to the secret anointing. The Ammonites make demands, not a treaty. Saul hears the news and the spirit of Yahweh falls upon him. He becomes the charismatic leader like Samson. His actions, according to the Israelites are divinely inspired. At the sanctuary at Gilgal, Saul is made king by popular acclaim. A new writer takes overs and recounts that when "the king of the Ammonites came against you" the "Lord your God was your king." A warning "see that your wickedness is great which you have done in the sight of the Lord, in asking for yourselves a king." In this version Samuel tells Saul "You have done foolishly; you have not kept the commandments of the Lord...your kingdom shall not continue."
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