1 Samuel 9:26
“And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, Up, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they arose early,.... Neither of them being able to sleep, as Abarbinel supposes; not Samuel for thinking what he…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
To the top of the house - “On the top.” The bed on which Saul slept was on the top of the house. It is very common in…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Called Saul to the top of the house - Saul had no doubt slept there all night; and now, it being the break of day,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 9:18-27
Providence having at length brought Samuel and Saul together, we have here an account of what passed between them in the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
about the spring of the day "spring," i.e. "rising" of the day = dawn. Cp. "dayspring," Luk 1:78.
called Saul Rather,…
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