1 Samuel 9:1–11:15

Saul became powerful through three main events:

1. Samuel secretly anointed him (1 Samuel 9:1–10:16).

2. He was chosen by casting lots (1 Samuel 10:17–27).

3. He defeated the Ammonites (1 Samuel 11:1–15).

See also study note on 1 Samuel 13:1–16:13.