Peace offerings were shared by the worshippers and often accompanied times of feast and celebration (Deuteronomy 27:7; 1 Samuel 1:4).1 It was meant to affirm that the worshipper and his family were eating holy food in the presence of God. It conveyed the idea of thanksgiving and a feast being provided by God.2 Significantly, in terms of Saul’s kingship, he was shown to be a king who led the people in devotion and commitment to the Lord as they enjoyed time in God’s presence. He did what the king of Israel was meant to do (Deuteronomy 17:18–20).
15 So all the people went to Gilgal, and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.