23. See EGW comment on Numbers 16:1-50.{2BC 1017.6}Saul a Failure—The first king of Israel proved a failure, because he set his will above the will of God. Through the prophet Samuel the Lord instructed Saul that as king of Israel his course of action must be one of strictest integrity. Then God would bless his government with prosperity. But Saul refused to make obedience to God his first consideration, and the principles of heaven the government of his conduct. He died in dishonor and despair (Manuscript 151, 1899).{2BC 1017.7}

23. Se EGW for 4.Mos. 16,1-50, Bind. I, s. 1114.

Saul en fiasko. - Israels første konge viste sig at være en fiasko, fordi han sætter sin vilje over Guds vilje. Igennem Profeten Samuel instruerede Herren Saul, at hans handlemåde som Israels konge måtte være af største renhed. Så vil Gud velsigne hans regering med fremgang. Men Saul nægtede at gøre lydigheden mod Gud til sit første hensyn, og himlens princippers regering til hans ledelse. Han døde i vanære og fortvivlelse (MS 151, 1899).