King Saul First King of the United Monarchy (all 12 Tribes) Reigned from approx. 1025-1005 BC.
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King Saul • First King of the United Monarchy (all 12 Tribes) • Reigned from approx. 1025-1005 BC
Transcript of King Saul First King of the United Monarchy (all 12 Tribes) Reigned from approx. 1025-1005 BC.
King Saul• First King of the United Monarchy (all 12
Tribes)
• Reigned from approx. 1025-1005 BC
Saul’s Rise to Power• 1 Sam 9 – 11
• From the Tribe of ____________
• Chosen by God and anointed by Samuel
• Used to mark those who had a close relationship with God
• _______, ________ & sometimes _________ were anointed • Ex: Ps 133: 2 & 1 Sam 10: 1
• Some accepted Saul as king, others needed more proof of Saul’s ability to lead at King
Saul: The Good and the Bad
Read the following passage and name a quality or characteristic of Saul:
• 1 Sam 11:1-11• 1 Sam 14: 24-30 & 36-46• 1 Sam 18: 6-29 • 1 Sam 13: 2-14
Quality / Characteristic
Valiant Warrior
Rash / Quick Temper
Envy
Unfaithful to God
The Decline of Saul• Once Saul disobeyed God, he lost God’s favor. As a
result, _______________________. (1 Sam 16)
• As David gains God’s favor, Saul become increasing envious and paranoid about losing his power
• Read: 1 Sam 28: 4-25
• Finally, 1 Sam ends with the death of Saul.
• While Saul had many weakness, he was remembered fondly by David ( 2 Sam 1:23 & 27)
