1 Samuel 13:1
“Saul reigned one year ; and when he had reigned two years over Israel,”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Saul reigned one year,.... "Or the son of a year in his reigning" (s); various are the senses given of these words: some…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The text of this verse, omitted by the Septuagint, is held to be corrupt, and the numerals denoting Saul’s age at his…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Saul reigned one year - A great deal of learned labor has been employed and lost on this verse, to reconcile it with…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 13:1-7
We are not told wherein it was that the people of Israel offended God, so as to forfeit his presence and turn his hand…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
1Sa 13:1-7. Revolt of the Israelites under Saul from the Philistines
1. Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned…