In this Bible Story, Saul is anointed as the first king of Israel. He's a strong, handsome, and well-built man who stood a foot taller than every other man in Israel. The people rejoice over finally having a king, yet Samuel had warned them that having a king would not be exactly what they envisioned. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 9-10. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.

Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 10:1 from the King James Version.

Episode 79: Despite Samuel’s warnings, Israel demanded a King, and God gave them Saul, a man from the tribe of Benjamin. One day Saul was searching for his father’s donkeys and sought Samuel to ask if he could inquire of God about them. During this encounter, Samuel revealed to Saul that God had chosen him to be King over Israel. Seven days later Samuel called together the people of Israel, warned them, and announced that God had chosen Saul as their King.

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Music by: Andrew Morgan Smith

Bible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn

In this Bible Story, Saul is anointed as the first king of Israel. He's a strong, handsome, and well-built man who stood a foot taller than every other man in Israel. The people rejoice over finally having a king, yet Samuel had warned them that having a king would not be exactly what they envisioned. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 9-10. Go to <a href="https://www.BibleinaYear.com">BibleinaYear.com</a> and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 10:1 from the King James Version. Episode 79: Despite Samuel&rsquo;s warnings, Israel demanded a King, and God gave them Saul, a man from the tribe of Benjamin. One day Saul was searching for his father&rsquo;s donkeys and sought Samuel to ask if he could inquire of God about them. During this encounter, Samuel revealed to Saul that God had chosen him to be King over Israel. Seven days later Samuel called together the people of Israel, warned them, and announced that God had chosen Saul as their King. Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world&rsquo;s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham. Also, you can download the <a href="https://link.pray.com/Kk7ZibAwSZb">Pray.com </a>app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories. Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living. <a href="https://link.pray.com/Kk7ZibAwSZb">Pray.com</a> is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store. Executive Producers: Steve Gatena &amp; Max Bard Producer: Ben Gammon Hosted by: Pastor Jack Graham Music by: Andrew Morgan Smith Bible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn

Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This biblical audio experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply biblical principles to everyday life. Now, understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham. 

Pray.com is the #1 app for daily prayer and faith-based audio content. Our mission at Pray.com is to grow faith and cultivate community so we can create a world where everyone leaves a legacy of helping others. Now you can understand the fundamental importance of the Bible and apply the Word of the Lord to your life. 

Visit BibleInAYear.com for free devotionals, prayers, and a behind-the-scenes look at the show's creation. Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.

This show is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.

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Bible in a Year with Jack Graham

The First King of Israel- Saul_Daily

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