Saul’s Rebellion (2)

The meaning of the Lord's repenting him that he set up Saul to be king has been explained. "Saul", to quote the Lord's own words, "is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments." In the beginning of his career he did so, yet not truly but only outwardly'. His obedience was not motivated by love of God but by love of self. The meaning of the Lord's repenting him that he set up Saul to be king has been explained. "Saul", to quote the Lord's own words, "is turned back...