Bible Commentary

Yet they had a file for the mattocks, and for the colters, and for the forks, and for the axes, and to sharpen the goads. 21. Yet they had a file ] So the Targum and some Rabbinic commentators. If the rendering is correct, the meaning will be that for the ordinary sharpening of tools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 13:21”

But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his colter, and his axe, and his mattock. 20. to sharpen ] The word signifies “to sharpen by forging.” his share, &c.] The agricultural implements mentioned cannot be identified with any certainty. The words rendered “share” and “mattock” are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 13:20”

Now there was no blacksmith found throughout all the land of Israel: for the Philistines said, Lest the Hebrews make [them] swords or spears: 19 23. The disarmament of the Israelites 19. Now there was no smith found, &c.] A signal proof of the severity of the Philistine oppression, and the difficulties against which Saul … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 13:19”

And another company turned the way [to] Beth-horon: and another company turned [to] the way of the border that looketh to the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. Beth-boron; a city of Ephraim, Jos 16:3. north-west from Michmash. The wilderness, i.e. the wilderness of Jordan, eastward. Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 13:18”

And the spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies: one company turned unto the way [that leadeth to] Ophrah, unto the land of Shual: 17. the spoilers came out ] Lit. the destroyer, the part of the army sent out to harry the country. ( a) One band of marauders … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 13:17”

And Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people [that were] present with them, abode in Gibeah of Benjamin: but the Philistines encamped in Michmash. 16. in Gibeah of Benjamin ] Heb. in Geba of Benjamin. The positions of 1Sa 13:2-3 are now reversed, the Philistines occupying Michmash on the northern side of the valley, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 13:16”

And Samuel arose, and got him up from Gilgal unto Gibeah of Benjamin. And Saul numbered the people [that were] present with him, about six hundred men. 15 18. The Philistine invasion 15. And Samuel arose ] The Sept. has a fuller text, which gives the connexion more clearly thus; “And Samuel arose and departed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 13:15”

But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] which the LORD commanded thee. 14. a man after his own heart ] Quoted by St Paul in his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 13:14”

And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel forever. 13. Thou hast done foolishly ] Saul’s sin seems excusable and scarcely deserving of so heavy a punishment. But … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 13:13”

Therefore said I, The Philistines will come down now upon me to Gilgal, and I have not made supplication unto the LORD: I forced myself therefore, and offered a burnt offering. 1Sa 13:12 I forced myself therefore, and offered a burnt offering. The right and the wrong of Sauls conduct I forced myself therefore; could … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 13:12”