1 Samuel 13:15
“And Samuel arose, and gat him up from Gilgal unto Gibeah of Benjamin. And Saul numbered the people that were present with him, about six hundred men.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Samuel arose,.... Seemingly in wrath and displeasure, not staying to offer up the peace offerings which remained;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Samuel arose - Saul could not return to his own station at Michmash, seeing it was occupied by the Philistines; so,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And Samuel arose - Though David, in the Divine purpose, is appointed to be captain over the people, yet Saul is not to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 13:15-23
Here, 1. Samuel departs in displeasure. Saul has set up for himself, and now he is left to himself: Samuel gat him from…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 13:15-18
The Philistine invasion
15. And Samuel arose The Sept. has a fuller text, which gives the connexion more clearly thus;…