Bible Commentary

Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabesh-gilead: and all the men of Jabesh said unto Nahash, Make a covenant with us, and we will serve thee. Ch. 1Sa 11:1-11. Saul’s victory over the Ammonites 1. Then ] Simply And. There is nothing in the Hebrew text to mark whether the interval was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 11:1”

But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace. 27. the children of Belial said ] Certain worthless fellows (see note on 1Sa 1:16) spoke disparagingly of him, and despised him. and brought him no presents ] Cp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 10:27”

And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched. 26. there went with him a band of men ] Or, the valiant men. Saul was escorted home by those who accepted him as the choice of Jehovah, but Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 10:26”

Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote [it] in a book, and laid [it] up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house. 25. the manner of the kingdom ] A charter establishing and defining the position of the king in relation to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 10:25”

And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that [there is] none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. 24. that there is none like him among all the people ] Stress is again laid on Saul’s imposing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 10:24”

And they ran and fetched him thence: and when he stood among the people, he was higher than any of the people from his shoulders and upward. And they ran and fetched him thence,…. Being in haste to see their king elect, and proclaim him: and when he stood among the people; being brought among … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 10:23”

Therefore they inquired of the LORD further, if the man should yet come thither. And the LORD answered, Behold, he hath hid himself among the stuff. 22. they inquired of the Lord further ] The technical phrase for ascertaining God’s will by means of the Urim and Thummim in the breastplate upon the High-priest’s Ephod … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 10:22”

When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was taken, and Saul the son of Kish was taken: and when they sought him, he could not be found. 21. the family of Matri ] The family of the Matrites is nowhere else mentioned. It has … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 10:21”

And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken. 20. We are not told expressly by what process the selection was made, but it was probably by casting lots. Compare Jos 7:14 ff. The lot was in common use among all nations of antiquity. It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 10:20”

And ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saved you out of all your adversities and your tribulations; and ye have said unto him, [Nay], but set a king over us. Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes, and by your thousands. 19. And ye have this day rejected your … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 10:19”