1 Samuel 9:17 Meaning and Explanation
“And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people.”
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Read Full Chapter →When Samuel sees Saul, the Lord identifies him as the man chosen to reign over Israel.
What Does 1 Samuel 9:17 Mean?
The moment Samuel lays eyes on Saul, the Lord speaks again, pointing him out: Behold the man of whom I spoke; this one shall reign over my people. What God had foretold the day before is now fulfilled before Samuel's eyes. The stranger walking toward him in the gate is Israel's coming king.
Samuel could not have known Saul by sight, but the Lord identifies him without hesitation. God sees and knows the one he has chosen, calling him out from the crowd. Long before the world recognizes a person's place in his plan, the Lord already knows their name and purpose. He sees each of us truly, and he assigns to each a calling that we ourselves may not yet perceive.
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What does 1 Samuel 9:17 mean?
When Samuel sees Saul, the Lord identifies him as the man chosen to reign over Israel.