1 Samuel 28:20
“Then Saul fell straightway all along on the earth, and was sore afraid, because of the words of Samuel: and there was no strength in him; for he had eaten no bread all the day, nor all the night.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then Saul fell straightway all along on the earth,.... Fell at his full length at once, as if he had been thunderstruck,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Then Saul fell straightway all along on the earth - Literally, he fell with his own length, or with the fullness of his…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 28:20-25
We are here told how Saul received this terrible message from the ghost he consulted. He desired to be told what he…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 28:20-25
Saul entertained by the woman
20. all along His full length, lit. "the fulness of his stature." Terror of mind and…
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