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1 Samuel 10:25

1 Samuel 10:25
Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Saul also went home to Gibeah,.... His native place, where was his father's house, to which he retired; where were…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

The manner of the kingdom - i. e., the just prerogative of the kingdom, the law, or bill of rights, by which the king’s…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The manner of the kingdom - It is the same word as in Sa1 8:9; and doubtless the same thing is implied as is there…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 10:17-27

Saul's nomination to the throne is here made public, in a general assembly of the elders of Israel, the representatives…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

the manner of the kingdom A charter establishing and defining the position of the king in relation to Jehovah, and to…