Definition:

1 Samuel 9:11

Imagine this: The Hebrew Bible reads, "The Lord said to Samuel (son of Jesse), 'I am the Most High (or King) of the righteous (or virtuous).' Samuel was a man of great faith and zeal." This verse means that God chose Samuel to be his chosen successor as king. Edgy Example: One day, Samuel, a wise king, went out with a group of advisors to discuss plans for his kingdom. Suddenly, he heard a loud voice from the royal court saying, "What's your plan for this nation?" The advisor replied, "The king, I believe, has chosen me as his successor." This statement was shocking and unexpected, but Samuel didn't care. He knew that God had spoken to him directly. Unsettling Example Sentence: One day, Samuel, the king of Israel, heard a loud voice from the royal court telling him that he must appoint a new king for their nation. He realized that God's message was not as clear or straightforward as he had thought. The advisor responded with a stern and urgent warning, "Your kingdom will be destroyed if you do not act immediately to please your God." This statement caused Samuel to look at his advisors in disbelief. Silly Example: Once upon a time, there was a king named Zedekiah who wanted to build an altar of gold on Mount Zion as a symbol of his faith and prosperity.