1 Samuel 28:18
“Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the LORD, nor executedst his fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore hath the LORD done this thing unto thee this day.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the Lord,.... At Gilgal, as Abarbinel thinks; which is the first thing for which…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Nor executedst his fierce wrath upon Amalek - See Sa1 15:1-9 (note) and the notes there.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 28:15-19
We have here the conference between Saul and Satan. Saul came in disguise (Sa1 28:8), but Satan soon discovered him, Sa1…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Because thou obeyedst not, &c. Cp. 1Sa 15:20; 1Sa 15:26.
executedst … hath the Lord done The connexion between the sin…
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