1 Samuel 13:8
“And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed,.... He tarried to the seventh day, but…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Had appointed - This appointment has of course nothing whatever to do with that made years before 1Sa 10:8, the keeping…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He tarried seven days according to the set time - Samuel in the beginning had told Saul to wait seven days, and he would…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 13:8-14
Here is, I. Saul's offence in offering sacrifice before Samuel came. Samuel, when he anointed him, had ordered him to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 13:8-14
Saul's disobedience and its penalty
8. the set time that Samuel had appointed It seems clear that the historian intends…