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Why Is Saul Not Allowed to Take Up the Royal Priestly Role?
In 1 Samuel 13, where Saul makes an offering to God because he was tired of waiting on Samuel, it would seem to fit in perfectly with the royal priestly role. But instead it is a fall moment, as Samuel had previously told Saul to wait for him. The origin of Saul's kingship is in idolatrous desire of the people to have a human image as their king.