Samuel then presented Saul to the people and instructed them to look upon the one whom Yahweh has chosen (10:24). When the people observed Saul (and his physical appearance [v 23]), they shouted, Long live the king! The people’s request for a king had been granted. Not everyone was satisfied with the selection of Saul (v 27). There were some worthless fellows (bĕnê bĕlîyaʿal) who doubted Saul’s ability to save the Israelites. Such disbelief in the leader’s ability to be successful also plagued