What was the relationship between Samuel and Saul?
At the Lord’s command, Samuel poured oil on Saul’s head and anointed him ruler of Israel. 1 Samuel 9:16-17; 1 Samuel 10:1
What the Bible says
1 Samuel 9:17
And when Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said to him: Behold the man, of whom I spoke to thee, this man shall reign over my people.
1 Samuel 10:1
And Samuel took a little vial of oil and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said: Behold, the Lord hath anointed thee to be prince over his inheritance, and thou shalt deliver his people out of the hands of their enemies, that are round about them. And this shall be a sign unto thee, that God hath anointed thee to be prince.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
Did you know?
After the Lord rejected Saul, Samuel did not see him again, but he grieved over him. 1 Samuel 15:35