The loss of the Ark from Israel anticipated the way of approaching God through Christ and also warns against faith that is merely outward conformity.
In this section of Daniel, there is the clearest declaration in the Old Testament of the resurrection and eternal life.
Instructions to slaves and masters orient all Christians toward commitment and service to the Lord Jesus.
In response to King Saul’s second major error and his excuse, Samuel famously declared that to obey is better than sacrifice.