Bible Commentary

Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel, Ch. 1Sa 13:1-7. Revolt of the Israelites under Saul from the Philistines 1. Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel ] The Hebrew cannot be thus translated. It is the common formula for denoting the age … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 13:1”

But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king. 1Sa 12:25 But if ye shall do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king. Sin ruins a kingdom Such was the language of Samuel to the Jews. He requires of them nothing superstitious; nothing merely ceremonious; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 12:25”

Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great [things] he hath done for you. 24. how great things he hath done for you ] Lit. with you. The reference can scarcely be limited to the recent storm as a display of God’s greatness, but includes all … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 12:24”

Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: 1Sa 12:23 God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you. Samuel: An example of intercession It is a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 12:23”

For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people. 22. for his great name’s sake ] Lest He should seem in the eyes of the heathen not to be such as He declares Himself to be, Almighty, True, Faithful. Compare … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 12:22”

And turn ye not aside: for [then should ye go] after vain [things], which cannot profit nor deliver; for they [are] vain. 21. for then should ye go after vain things ] The word “for” necessitates the insertion of a verb to complete the sentence. But it is expressed in none of the ancient versions, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 12:21”

And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart; 1Sa 12:20-22 And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not. Danger or despondency It is, I believe, no very unusual thing, however unwilling we may … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 12:20”

And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto the LORD thy God, that we die not: for we have added unto all our sins [this] evil, to ask us a king. 19. Pray for thy servants ] See note on 1Sa 7:5. this evil ] Wickedness: the same word as in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 12:19”

So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel. 18. feared the Lord and Samuel ] The unexpected rain was a “sign,” attesting the prophet’s words. Cp. Exo 14:31. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 18. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 12:18”

[Is it] not wheat harvest today? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness [is] great, which ye have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king. 17. he shall send thunder and rain ] “In ordinary … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 12:17”