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Saul has been called and identified to kingship by the prophet of God. 
So now Samuel shares a path with Saul that will bring him more personal confirmation of his calling, and also provide an opportunity to initiate his role of protector, captain and savior of his people. 

Will Saul embrace his role, or will he avoid and abandon his calling?

"God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform; he plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.
Deep in unfathomable mines, of never-failing skill; he fashions up his bright designs, and works his sovereign will." William Cowper

I Samuel 9 is all about the unfathomable providence of God. Donkeys go missing, and Israel finds her King. In a series of disconnected, random and normal events, we will see through to the other side of the tapestry, and notice that they are connected, planned and miraculous.

In chapter 8 of I Samuel the people and the leaders of Israel come to Samuel and request a King to rule over them. Samuel doesn't like this request. God doesn't seem to like it either. And yet, God tells Samuel to obey the voice of his people and give them a King. 
And so, the monarchy begins in this ambiguous and enigmatic way.
Maybe this chapter is about something else bigger altogether? 
Maybe this is yet another story that God keeps telling us over and over again all through the Old Testament.

The Ark has been traveling and creating a debris field of trouble, among both the Philistine and Israelite people. The idea is to hide it away and go about life. 
But that doesn't work either.
So, Israel begins to lament into repentance.

Chapter 7 is our turning point for the nation of Israel and Samuel. 
There is a way to be close to God and not die in the process! 
And Samuel is just the one to show them how to do it.