The Coronation and Confirmation of Saul: 10:9–16 The exact significance of the change in Saul’s heart is not clear. The mention of the fulfillment of the signs may indicate that he was now convinced about his commission, although verse 16 could cast doubt on this. Only the third of Samuel’s three signs is described in detail. Saul did meet the prophets and did temporarily join in their prophesying, an experience as unexpected to those who saw as it was to Saul. It gained proverbial significance as Saul became well known and possibly acted as a confirmation when Saul emerged as the finalist in the coronation lottery (10:20–21). Saul’s reaction when this spiritual encounter was over was to go to the high place, presumably the shrine nearest to his home. Whether this was to worship or to come…