Samuel continued, ‘Although you once considered yourself unimportant, haven’t you become the leader of the tribes of Israel? The Lord anointed you king over Israel
‘When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, don’t sit in the place of honour, because a more distinguished person than you may have been invited by your host.
‘But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when the one who invited you comes, he will say to you, “Friend, move up higher.” You will then be honoured in the presence of all the other guests.