1 Samuel 10:22 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore they enquired of the LORD further, if the man should yet come thither. And the LORD answered, Behold, he hath hid himself among the stuff.”
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Read Full Chapter →The people ask the LORD whether Saul has come, and God reveals that he is hidden among the baggage.
What Does 1 Samuel 10:22 Mean?
Unable to find their new king, the people inquire of the LORD directly, asking whether the man has even come. God answers plainly: Saul has hidden himself among the baggage. The One who chose him also knows exactly where he is.
There is something tender in this. The Lord does not abandon Saul to his hiding but gently uncovers him, drawing the reluctant forward. God sees us when we shrink back and conceal ourselves, and He calls us out by name. No hiding place is hidden from Him, and His knowing is not to shame but to bring His chosen into the place He has prepared.
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What does 1 Samuel 10:22 mean?
The people ask the LORD whether Saul has come, and God reveals that he is hidden among the baggage.