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Tallness—1Sa_9:2 If, as we have ventured to infer from facts and circumstances, it had been the Divine plan that a monarchy should be established in Israel, and that it was in any case to have been established in the person and family of David—and if, as we also suppose, this intermediate action of the people … Continue reading ““240. TALLNESS—1 SAMUEL 9:2””

Strayed Asses—1Sa_11:3 The circumstances of Saul’s first interview with Samuel are very remarkable and interesting, not only in themselves, but from the indications of ancient usages which the, afford. The future king of Israel had hitherto known no other employment than such as the charge of his father’s estate, and particularly the superintendence of the … Continue reading ““241. STRAYED ASSES—1 SAMUEL 11:3””

The Holiness of God—1Sa_5:10 When the Lord visited with his awful judgment the men who trespassed in regard to the ark, the men of Bethshemesh cried—“Who is able to stand before this holy Lord God?” This judgment was therefore not without its fruit, since it impressed upon them a more lively conviction than they had … Continue reading ““237. THE HOLINESS OF GOD—1 SAMUEL 5:10””

A Change Demanded—1Sa_8:4-7 No nation, perhaps, can render so noble a testimony to the integrity and public spirit of its ruler, as when, in the conviction that he will do right, they call upon him to lay down his own power for the public good, and leave to him the organization of the new government … Continue reading ““238. A CHANGE DEMANDED—1 SAMUEL 8:4-7””

Monarchial Institutions—1Sa_8:9-22 God had promised to Abraham that kings should come from him; Note: Gen_17:6. and Jacob had foretold that the scepter should not depart from Judah until Shiloh came. Note: Gen_49:10. Taking this with the directions laid down in the law respecting the principles which should guide the nation in the appointment of a … Continue reading ““239. MONARCHIAL INSTITUTIONS—1 SAMUEL 8:9-22””

Corruption of Justice—1Sa_7:15 to 1Sa_8:22 It is remarkable how little is related of Samuel calculated to throw light upon his character and position during the twenty years in which he was the sole ruler of the Hebrew state. We hear more of him before he attains that high distinction, and more after he had been … Continue reading ““235. CORRUPTION OF JUSTICE—1 SAMUEL 7:15-8:22””

1 Samuel 5-10 : Thirtieth Week Autor: JOHN KITTO

Israel at Mizpeh—1Sa_7:1-6 After the death of Eli and his sons, there was no one in Israel who stood before the people, with any claims to attention comparable to those of Samuel. His constant presence at the tabernacle had made the Israelites familiar with his person and history from childhood. The vision of the Lord … Continue reading ““233. ISRAEL AT MIZPEH—1 SAMUEL 7:1-6””

Ebenezer—1Sa_7:7-14 It is easier to gain a battle than to retain in long subjection the nation by whom the battle has been lost. The Philistines, however potent in the field, seem to have been consciously weak for occupation—their small territory being but ill able to afford the number of warriors, constantly in arms, which were … Continue reading ““234. EBENEZER—1 SAMUEL 7:7-14””

Dagon—1Sa_5:1-5 The history of the ark in the hands of the victorious Philistines, offers several circumstances of striking and peculiar interest. They had been permitted by the Lord thus far to triumph, for the accomplishment of his own high purposes. And it remained for Him now to vindicate the honor of his own great name, … Continue reading ““230. DAGON—1 SAMUEL 5:1-5””