The height of Saul would be very important to the people in terms of indicating the expected ability and quality of his leadership.1 Saul is chosen according to the people’s standard. They want a king like the nations. To the people of the ancient Near East (the nations around Israel), physical attributes were very important in the choice of a king.2
23 On courut le tirer de là, et il se présenta au milieu du peuple. Il les dépassait tous de la tête.