13, 14. Saul’s Folly Leads to Rejection—Saul’s transgression proved him unworthy to be intrusted with sacred responsibilities. One who had himself so little reverence for God’s requirements, could not be a wise or safe leader for the nation. Had he patiently endured the divine test, the crown would have been confirmed to him and to his house. In fact, Samuel had come to Gilgal for this very purpose. But Saul had been weighed in the balance, and found wanting. He must be removed to make way for one who would sacredly regard the divine honor and authority (The Signs of the Times, August 3, 1882).{2BC 1015.2}

13, 14. Sauls tåbelighed fører til forkastelse. - Sauls overtrædelse viste at han var uværdig at blive betroet hellige ansvar. Nogen som har så lidt ærbødighed for Guds bud, kan ikke være en klog eller sikker leder for folket. Havde han tålmodigt klaret den guddommelige prøve, ville kronen være blevet befæstet på ham og hans hus. Faktisk var Samuel kommet til Gilgal med netop dette formål. Men Saul var blevet vejet på vægten, og fundet for let. Han må fjernes for at give plads til nogen der vil vise hellig hensyn til den guddommelige ære og myndighed. (ST 3. aug., 1882).