- 1 Samuel 8: Israel asks for a king
‘Now then, obey their voice; only you shall solemnly warn them and show them the ways of the king who shall reign over them.” ‘ 1 Samuel 8:9 https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1SA.8.9
- 1 Samuel 9: Samuel anoints Saul
‘And Saul said to his servant, “Well said; come, let us go.” So they went to the city where the man of God was. ‘ 1 Samuel 9:10 https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1SA.9.10
- 1 Samuel 10: Saul made King
‘Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head and kissed him and said, “Has not the Lord anointed you to be prince over his people Israel? And you shall reign over the people of the Lord and you will save them from the hand of their surrounding enemies. And this shall be the sign to you that the Lord has anointed you to be prince over his heritage. ‘ 1 Samuel 10:1 https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1SA.10.1