1 Samuel 15:21
“But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God in Gilgal.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But the people took the spoil, the sheep and oxen,.... Still he continues to lay the blame on the people, when he, as…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The Lord thy God - There is an implied censure of Samuel in this phrase. Saul says that Samuel blames him for what was…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
To sacrifice unto the Lord - Thus he endeavors to excuse the people. They did not take the spoil in order to enrich…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 15:10-23
Saul is here called to account by Samuel concerning the execution of his commission against the Amalekites; and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed The chief of the devoted things (cherem). It might seem…