1 Samuel 15:1
“Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Samuel also said unto Saul,.... When and where he said to him what follows, it is not easy to determine, perhaps at…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The absence of all chronology or note of time is remarkable.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The Lord sent me to anoint thee - This gave him a right to say what immediately follows.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 15:1-9
Here, I. Samuel, in God's name, solemnly requires Saul to be obedient to the command of God, and plainly intimates that…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
1Sa 15:1-9. Saul's commission to destroy Amalek
1. Samuel also said And Samuel said. How long after the repulse of the…
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