and point of view during inscripturation, then He must also intend that those elements be a part of the communication of that story to a contemporary audience. When Dr. Philo started reading and studying with attention to the choices made by the Bible authors, even the details of the story became important. He realized that the authors crafted their work to accomplish a purpose. Warren Wiersbe mentioned the fact that Saul began his career as king at the dawning of a new day (I Samuel 9:26), “but