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16. Told him not. The wise man affirmed that there is “a time to keep silence, and a time to speak” (Eccl. 3:7). How different from Jehu’s (2 Kings 9:4-13) reaction to his anointing by the prophet was that of Saul. If God was responsible for calling Saul to the kingship, He would make it known to the right people at the right time. Under the control of the Holy Spirit, Saul followed Samuel’s directions to await the guidance of God. To be fit for high office, Saul must first learn to control his tongue. His reserve was evidence of a proper estimate of the responsibility now resting on him.