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 :''Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying, To morrow about this time '''I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be captain over my people Israel''', that he may save my people out of the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, because their cry is come unto me.  And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people.<ref>1 Samuel 8:15</ref>
-:''And as they were going down to the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us, (and he passed on), but stand thou still a while, that I may shew thee the word of God.  Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?</ref>1 Samuel 9:27 - 10:1</ref>
+:''And as they were going down to the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us, (and he passed on), but stand thou still a while, that I may shew thee the word of God.  Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?<ref>1 Samuel 9:27 - 10:1</ref>
 ==The people wanted a king but it was God who chose Saul==