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  1. Communication problems<\/span><\/i>. In the Israelite camp, Saul has some special media at his disposal: priest, Ark, and the \u201cthummim\u201d (priestly oracle). But this doesn\u2019t solve all his problems. In verse 19, Saul begins the divination process, but the mayhem overpowers him and he says to the priest \u201cWithdraw your hand!,\u201d and hurries off to war. In verse 37, Saul\u2019s inquiry of the thummim is left without an answer. <\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Saul v. Jonathan<\/span><\/i>. Saul, who was worried about the army scattering in the last chapter, contrasts with the valiant Jonathan who knows that \u201cnothing prevents the LORD from winning a victory by many or by few\u201d (verse 6). Saul, who takes an oath that weakens his army, as opposed to Jonathan, who breaks the oath, thereby becoming stronger, leading to the salvation of the army and the people. Jonathan asks for a sign from God – and recieves one. Saul (as mentioned above) asks, and retracts his request, asks, and doesn\u2019t receive an answer. Saul, who tries to activate God, and Jonathan, who acts, and believes. <\/span><\/li>\n
  3. The wisdom of the masses<\/span><\/i>. The response of the people to Saul\u2019s judgement of Jonathan directly expresses the deep appreciation that everyone feels for Jonathan: \u201cBut the troops said to Saul, \u2018Shall Jonathan die, after bringing this great victory to Israel? Never! As the LORD lives, not a hair of his head shall fall to the ground! For he brought this day to pass with the help of God.\u2019 Thus the troops saved Jonathan and he did not die\u201d (verse 45).<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. The kingdom comes together<\/span><\/i>. Interestingly, alongside the pink slip that Saul received from Samuel in the last chapter, the kingdom continues to solidify. And quite successfully too, at least from a security perspective. \u201cAfter Saul had secured his kingship over Israel, he waged war on every side against all his enemies\u2026 wherever he turned He was triumphant\u2026saving Israel from those who plundered it\u201d (verses 47-48). <\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Saul\u2019s extended family<\/span><\/i>. Meet them in verses 49-51. 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