Gifts of bread or meat were as common as gifts of money (Hosea 3:2).

What shall we bring? — It might seem strange at first that someone like Samuel should be approached with presents, but the custom …

He says nothing about any money that he may have had in his own pocket, and again his servant has to lead the way.

Then Saul said to his servant, but behold, if we go

The Targum is, "if he receives money," which it seems Saul was…

Saul readily went to seek his father's asses. His obedience to his father was praiseworthy. His servant proposed that, since they were now at Ramah…