Bible Commentary

[And] when they were come to the land of Zuph, Saul said to his servant that [was] with him, Come, and let us return; lest my father leave [caring] for the asses, and take thought for us. 5. take thought for us ] i.e. “ be anxious,” as in Mat 6:25. Cp. 1Sa 10:2. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 9:5”

And he passed through mount Ephraim, and passed through the land of Shalisha, but they found [them] not: then they passed through the land of Shalim, and [there they were] not: and he passed through the land of the Benjamites, but they found [them] not. 4, 5. Saul’s route cannot be traced with any certainty. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 9:4”

And the asses of Kish Saul’s father were lost. And Kish said to Saul his son, Take now one of the servants with thee, and arise, go seek the asses. 3 10. Saul’s search for his Father’s Asses 3. the asses ] In the East asses are valuable property, indispensable for farm-work and travelling. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 9:3”

And he had a son, whose name [was] Saul, a choice young man, and a goodly: and [there was] not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he: from his shoulders and upward [he was] higher than any of the people. 2. whose name was Saul ] Heb. Shl = “asked.” It occurs … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 9:2”

Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name [was] Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power. Ch. 1Sa 9:1-2. Saul’s genealogy 1. Now there was a man ] “The sacred historian now tracks as it were another … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 9:1”

And the LORD said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city. A repetition for the third time 1Sa 8:7, 1Sa 8:9 of the expression of Gods will in the matter, marks Samuels great unwillingness to comply … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 8:22”

And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of the LORD. 21. he rehearsed them ] i.e. repeated them. ‘Rehearse’ is derived from Fr. reherser, to harrow over again. Samuel once more laid the matter before Jehovah in prayer, and again received the same answer. This narrative … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 8:21”

That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles. 20. that our king may judge us and go out before us ] The king was to unite the duties of (1) government of the nation in time of peace, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 8:20”

Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us; 19 22. Reply of the people 19. Nevertheless ] Simply And. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1Sa 8:19-20 And they said, Nay, but we will have a king over us. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 8:19”

And ye shall cry out in that day because of your king which ye shall have chosen you; and the LORD will not hear you in that day. 18. because of your king ] Or, “ from your king,” appealing to God to escape from his tyranny. will not hear you ] Rather, will not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 8:18”