Bible Commentary

And when they were come down from the high place into the city, [Samuel] communed with Saul upon the top of the house. 25 10:8. Saul anointed by Samuel and promised three signs in confirmation of his call 25, 26. Samuel communed with Saul ] Preparing him for the announcement which he was going to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 9:25”

And the cook took up the shoulder, and [that] which [was] upon it, and set [it] before Saul. And [Samuel] said, Behold that which is left! set [it] before thee, [and] eat: for unto this time hath it been kept for thee since I said, I have invited the people. So Saul did eat with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 9:24”

And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee. 23. the portion ] Cp. 1Sa 1:4. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 23. Said unto the cook] tabbach, here rendered cook; the singular of tabbachoth, female cooks, 1Sa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 9:23”

And Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them into the parlor, and made them sit in the chiefest place among them that were bidden, which [were] about thirty persons. 22. the parlour ] Or, the chamber, a room at the high place specially used for sacrificial feasts. In later times the word was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 9:22”

And Saul answered and said, [Am] not I a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel? and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? wherefore then speakest thou so to me? 21. the smallest of the tribes of Israel ] The warlike tribe of Benjamin, the smallest … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 9:21”

And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And on whom [is] all the desire of Israel? [Is it] not on thee, and on all thy father’s house? 20. three days ago ] Heb. “to-day three days” = “the day before yesterday,” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 9:20”

And Samuel answered Saul, and said, I [am] the seer: go up before me unto the high place; for ye shall eat with me today, and tomorrow I will let thee go, and will tell thee all that [is] in thine heart. 19. go up before me ] Addressed to Saul only. The verb is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 9:19”

Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer’s house [is]. 18. in the gate ] Heb. “ In the midst of the gate,” i.e. the gateway, where they would naturally halt to inquire for the Seer’s house. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 9:18”

And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spoke to thee of! this same shall reign over my people. 17. the Lord said unto him ] Lit. Jehovah answered him; answered his mental question. Is this the man? 1Sa 9:17 is in close connexion with 1Sa 9:14, 1Sa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 9:17”

Tomorrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him [to be] captain over my people Israel, that he may save my people out of the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, because their cry is come unto me. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 9:16”