Holy Scripture

1 Samuel 11:15

A church father on this verse
“16. If therefore we apply all things in the manner in which they occur above in the ordaining of the king to the custom of the holy Church, her rulers are ordained with great subtlety. For first the king to be chosen was shown to the prophet, then he was sought as though unknown; afterward he was even found by lot, hi…”
Gregory the Dialogist, 7th c. — Commentary on 1 Kings, Book 5, Chapter 1

Source: Septuagint

Original

15And all the people went to Gilgal, and Samuel anointed Saul there to be king before the Lord in Gilgal, and there he offered meat offerings and peace offerings before the Lord: and Samuel and all Israel rejoiced exceedingly.

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In context

13And Saul said, No man shall die this day, for today the Lord has wrought deliverance in Israel.

14And Samuel spoke to the people, saying, Let us go to Gilgal, and there renew the kingdom.

— 1 Samuel 11:15 —

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