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Saul, though a good king to start, eventually turned away from God, and rejected his word(1 Samuel 15:24-28)
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoSaul was rejected because he disobeyed God to suit the desires of his people
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∙ 12y agoSaul was rejected because he failed to listen to God and the prophet Samuel, he back slided.
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∙ 15y agoSaul was both disobedient and rebellious.
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Why was King Saul rejected as King of Israel?
He failed in 1 Samuel Chapter 15 to completely slaughter and annihilate the Amalekites as God had ordered him. Therefore, God removed the kingship from King Saul.
People rejected god wanted a king like the other nation?
They wanted a more visible leader, King Saul.
What was Samuel the Prophet best known for?
Samuel ws called when he was a child by God, he is remembered mainly for Anointing king Saul as king, he also told Saul god rejected him as a king. Samuel anointed David as the second king of Israel.
Why was david anointed king while saul still ruled over the israelites?
Because Saul was not completely obedient to God. In the battle against Amalek, which God had commanded explicitly, Saul didn't finish the job (1 Samuel ch.15; and see also Exodus ch.17 and Deuteronomy 25:17-19).
Who was the king of israel when david killed goliath?
technically Saul [1st Samuel 17, but actually Saul was rejected by Yahweh as king over yisrael back in chapter 15:26; so textually; HOWEVER - because david was anointed by the prophet Samuel as king in 16:13; the death of goliath happened in chap 17....so saul rejected-15:23 david anointed-16:13 goliath killed-17:15 you could then say that david was king when he killed goliath :)
Who was king of Israel before saul?
As king, he had none. Saul was the first Hebrew king.
How are king Saul and king Solomon related?
No king Saul and king Solomon are not related.
Who was the king after king saul?
David was Saul's immediate successor.
Was Saul a Jewish king?
Yes, King Saul came from the Jewish tribe of Benjamin.
Who was saul followed by?
Saul, the first Israelite king, was followed by King David. See also:Choosing the first kingMore about King SaulThe transition of the throne from Saul to David
Who was the 1st Hebrew king?
Saul (שאול)
What two items did the Amalekite man bring to David that were king Saul's after Saul's death?
It was the sword and the crown of King Saul that Amalekite took to David after King Saul's death.
