THEOSISTheodoret of Cyrus
Why did Samuel present numerous signs to Saul? He recognized Saul's hesitation and acknowledged his lowly status. Saul expressed, "Am I not a son of a mere Benjaminite, from the smallest clan of Israel? And is not my family the least of all the families of Benjamin?" (1 Samuel 9:21) Consequently, Samuel reassured Saul of the divine promise of kingship by prophesying various events, starting with the individuals who would inform him about the lost donkeys, and those who would go to Bethel to worship God. He stated, "And they will ask you concerning the donkeys, and they will offer you the bread, and you will accept it from their hands" (1 Samuel 10:4).
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Following this, he revealed to Saul the appearance of the Prophets, describing the assembly of those joyfully playing instruments such as flutes, harps, lyres, and drums, and he foretold how the Spirit's anointing, which had been bestowed here, would empower Saul to prophesy as well.