DO NOW: WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS (TRAITS) OF A GOOD LEADER?

Chapter 11 ~ Lesson 2

Chapter 11 ~ Lesson 2

Saul becomes Israel’s first king. The Israelites lived in Canaan for 200 years, and their

only king was the Lord. They wanted to live like other nations, and wanted to be

a monarchy. A monarchy is a kingdom or empire ruled by one person, either a king or queen.

God told Samuel to anoint Saul as king of Israel. God spoke to Saul through Samuel. Saul won many

battles and the Israelites were happy that he was king. Eventually Saul stopped listening to Samuel. God was displeased with Samuel, and would coose

another king.

Chapter 11 ~ Lesson 2

Saul is anointed King by Samuel.

Chapter 11 ~ Lesson 2

Concept: Why did Saul become Israel’s first king?

Monarchy: Kingdom or empire ruled by one person, either a king or queen

Chapter 11 ~ Lesson 2

Samuel anointed Saul (with holy oil), from the tribe of Benjamin, to govern the people of Israel

God spoke to Saul through Samuel

Questions:1.Why was Saul anointed with oil?2.In what way did Saul stop being a good

leader?