The Philistines and the Israelites are fighting each other as usual. The Israelites are led by Samuel, but they want a proper kingdom in Canaan, along with a proper King. Samuel, after due consultation with the Godbox, nominates handsome, charismatic Saul to lead the Israelites. Saul warms immediately to his task, buys new chariots, wins a lot of battles, but basically forgets all about the God of the Israelites. Samuel accuses him of getting too big for his boots and disowns him. (1 Samuel 8-15)