1 Samuel, Chapter 9, verses 1-4, 17-19
1 Saul, despairing to find his father's asses, 6 by the counsel of his servant, 11 and direction of young maidens, 15 according to God's revelation, 18 cometh to Samuel, 19 Samuel entertaineth Saul at the feast10 The anointing of Saul, Sa1 10:1.
Samuel gives him signs and instruction, Sa1 10:2-8.
The signs accomplished, Sa1 10:9-13.
His return to his father's house, Sa1 10:14-16.
He is elected, solemnly inaugurated, and returns to his own city, Sa1 10:17-27.
10:1 Poured it - Which Is was the usual rite in the designation, as of priests and prophets, so also of kings, whereby was signified the pouring forth of the gifts of God's spirit upon him, to fit him for the administration of his office. These sacred unctions then used, pointed at the great Messiah, or anointed One, the King of the church, and High - priest of our profession, who was anointed with the oil of the spirit without measure, above all the priests and princes of the Jewish church. Kissed - As a testimony of his sincere friendship and affection to him. His inheritance - That is, over his own peculiar people. Whereby he admonisheth Saul, that this people were not so much his, as God's; and that he was not to rule them according his own will, but according to the will of God.
Mark, Chapter 2, verses 13-17
1 Christ healeth one sick of the palsy, 14 calleth Matthew from the receipt of custom, 15 eateth with publicans and sinners2
2:13 All the multitude came to him - Namely, by the sea side. And he as readily taught them there as if they had been in a synagogue.
2:15 Many publicans and notorious sinners sat with Jesus - Some of them doubtless invited by Matthew, moved with compassion for his old companions in sin. But the next words, For there were many, and they followed him, seem to imply, that the greater part, encouraged by his gracious words and the tenderness of his behaviour, and impatient to hear more, stayed for no invitation, but pressed in after him, and kept as close to him as they could.
2:16 And the scribes and Pharisees said - So now the wise men being joined by the saints of the world, went a little farther in raising prejudices against our Lord. In his answer he uses as yet no harshness, but only calm, dispassionate reasoning.
2:17 I came not to call the righteous - Therefore if these were righteous I should not call them. But now, they are the very persons I came to save.
9 A short account of Saul, Sa1 9:1-2.
Seeking his father's asses, he is advised to consult Samuel, Sa1 9:3-10.
He is directed to him, Sa1 9:11-14.
Samuel being informed of God concerning him, treats him with respect, and prepares him for the news, that he must be king, Sa1 9:15-27.
9:2 Goodly - Comely and personable. Higher - A tall stature was much valued in a king in ancient times, and in the eastern countries.
9:3 The asses - Which were there of great price, because of the scarcity of horses, and therefore not held unworthy of Saul's seeking, at least in those ancient times, when simplicity, humility, and industry were in fashion among persons of quality.