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.
The Israelites were determined to have a king like all the nations and God had granted their request.
Samuel’s rule as judge was not without its problems. His sons fell short of Samuel’s example and the people demanded a king.
In these two chapters, God’s holiness is vindicated.
God brings a man into the world who will begin to bring Israel back to God. That man is Samuel.
