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1 Samuel 9:17
And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people.

1 Samuel 15:1
Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint theeto be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD.

Psalm 25:14
The secret of the LORDis with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.

told Samuel in his ear.

1 Samuel 20:2
And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he will shew it me: and why should my father hide this thing from me? itis notso.

2 Samuel 7:27
For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.

Job 33:16
Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,

the LORD had revealed to Samuel
The phrase highlights the role of divine revelation in guiding the prophet Samuel. Samuel, as a prophet, was the intermediary between God and the people of Israel. This revelation underscores the importance of prophetic insight in Israel's history, as seen inAmos 3:7, which states that God does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. The revelation to Samuel also prefigures the role of Jesus Christ as the ultimate prophet who reveals God's will to humanity (Hebrews 1:1-2).

• The word introduces an immediate moment in Israel’s unfolding history, signaling that God’s plan is in motion in real time (cf.Exodus 2:23-25;Acts 10:3).

• Scripture often uses such transitional words to remind us that every event—large or small—fits precisely into God’s sovereign timetable (Psalm 31:15;Galatians 4:4).

• God prepared the answer to Israel’s desire for a king one full day in advance, underscoring His providence that precedes human awareness (Genesis 22:8,14;Matthew 6:8).

• The timing highlights that what seems like coincidence to people—Saul’s search for donkeys—was in fact divinely scheduled (Proverbs 16:9;Romans 8:28).

• “Revealed” indicates direct, unmistakable communication from God, affirming the reliability of prophetic insight (Numbers 12:6-8;2 Peter 1:21).

• Revelation here is proactive: God discloses His plan before events unfold, proving His omniscience and ruling out chance (Isaiah 46:9-10;Amos 3:7).

• This moment also validates Samuel’s role as God’s authorized mouthpiece, protecting Israel from deceptive voices (Deuteronomy 18:21-22;1 Samuel 3:19-20).

• God entrusts His word to a faithful servant who walks in obedience, reminding us that revelation is often coupled with responsibility (1 Samuel 3:10;Luke 8:18).

• Samuel’s receptivity contrasts with Saul’s initial ignorance, illustrating how spiritual preparedness positions someone to participate in God’s purposes (Psalm 25:14;John 15:15).

• By addressing Samuel first, God sets a pattern: leadership transitions among His people must be rooted in divine initiative, not mere human ambition (Acts 13:2-3;1 Timothy 1:18).

God orchestrated the meeting of Samuel and Saul with precise timing, revealing His plan in advance to a faithful prophet. The verse showcases divine sovereignty, reliable prophecy, and the seamless coordination of ordinary circumstances with God’s extraordinary purposes.