Samuel Anoints Saul for Kids: Bible Story & Printables
The story in a nutshell
Saul, the son of Kish, was "a choice young man, and a goodly," higher than any of the people from his shoulders and upward. When his father's asses were lost, Saul and a servant went to seek them and came to Samuel the seer, and the LORD had told Samuel a day before that He would send him a man out of the land of Benjamin to be captain over His people Israel. Samuel took a vial of oil, poured it upon Saul's head, and said, "Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?" Later at Mizpeh Saul hid himself among the stuff, but when he stood among the people, they shouted, "God save the king."
Read it: 1 Samuel 9:1–10:1; 10:17–24
Memory verse1 Samuel 10:1
Big ideasGod guides our steps · God chooses whom He will use · Be humble
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of Samuel Anoints Saul in the Bible?
You can read it in 1 Samuel 9:1–10:1; 10:17–24.
What is the story of Samuel Anoints Saul about?
Saul, the son of Kish, was "a choice young man, and a goodly," higher than any of the people from his shoulders and upward. When his father's asses were lost, Saul and a servant went to seek them and came to Samuel the seer, and the LORD had told Samuel a day before that He would send him a man out of the land of Benjamin to be captain over His people Israel. Samuel took a vial of oil, poured it upon Saul's head, and said, "Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?" Later at Mizpeh Saul hid himself among the stuff, but when he stood among the people, they shouted, "God save the king."
What can kids learn from Samuel Anoints Saul?
Big ideas to teach: God guides our steps, God chooses whom He will use, Be humble.