The persistence with which Saul clings to Samuel for support is a striking testimony to Samuel’s integrity. Despite all his worldly-mindedness, Sau…

Yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders. —It was a strange penitence, after all, this sorrow of Saul for his great sin. He was, …

Then he said, I have sinned
So he had said before, (1 Samuel 15:24) but his confession there was attende…

There were several signs of hypocrisy in Saul's repentance.

1. He pleaded with Samuel only, and seemed most anxious to maintain a good st…