The LORD's Victory through Saul

King Saul started out very well as the King of the people. We remember Saul was anointed king by Samuel privately in the beginning of Chapter 10 and then later in that same chapter, Saul was visibly demonstrated to be the LORD's choice as king through the casting of lots. However, this great ceremony and acknowledgement did not change Saul's life much. When we meet Saul, here in chapter 11, he is not living in a palace, he is working as a farmer in a field.