1 Samuel 15:32
“Then said Samuel, Bring ye hither to me Agag the king of the Amalekites. And Agag came unto him delicately. And Agag said, Surely the bitterness of death is past.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Samuel said, as thy sword hath made women childless,.... Or, "bereaved (s)" them, not of their children only, but of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Delicately - This phrase is very obscure. The meaning of the word so rendered is “dainties, delights” Gen 49:20; Pro…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Agag came unto him delicately - The Septuagint have τρεμων, trembling; the original, מעדנת maadannoth, delicacies;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 15:32-35
Samuel, as a prophet, is here set over kings, Jer 1:10.
I. He destroys king Agag, doubtless by such special direction…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 15:32-35
The execution of Agag. Samuel's departure
32. delicately Rather, cheerfully: not fearing any harm from the aged prophet,…
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