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Unlike Saul, Samuel was obedient to the Lord’s commands, even when his emotions were arguably at odds with those of the Lord. This is a key point in obeying the Lord. If we think we will never have any emotions telling us to go the other way, we are mistaken. In Gethsemane even Jesus found going to the cross difficult, but He said those famous words, “not my will, but your will be done”.
Word of what happened to Agag had got around, and they knew that Samuel was not someone to be messed with. So they want to know whether or not he comes in peace.
16:5
Much to their relief, Samuel replies that he is coming in peace. He states that he has come to offer a sacrifice, and invites them to “come to the sacrifice with me”, and also to consecrate themselves before doing so. Jesse and his sons were consecrated by Samuel, and were invited to the sacrifice.
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