Observation: After eight chapters of prominent Jewish lineages, echoing all the way back to Adam, this section ends in this manner ... calling out that the great great great great great great great great grandsons of King Saul were prominent warriors. It is Saul who gets the position of honor as the final lineage discussed, taking a line from Benjamin to Saul, then continuing linearly to Ulam's sons.
David is the great king of Israel, the man after God's own heart. However, Saul was the first anointed King of Israel. Regardless of his failings, he was and is special to the history of God's people, and even the eighth generation of his offspring remain part of their protection from enemies. Even as he failed to obey the Lord, he had once been chosen by the Lord to serve, and that remains important.
Application: I have been chosen by the Lord to serve others. I don't always know how, and I certainly do know that I have failed at this. However, I am still chosen, and that is important. I have a role in God's kingdom and in his plan
Prayer: Lord, I say again today that I do not know the purpose of my life, but I do know that I am to walk with you and follow your direction. I strive to do so today and every day. May I learn better how to succeed at what you would have me do. Amen.
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