1 Samuel 8:1
“And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass, when Samuel was old,.... The common notion of the Jews is, that he lived but fifty two years (t);…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
This verse implies a long period, probably not less than 20 years, of which we have no account except what is contained…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
When Samuel was old - Supposed to be about sixty.
He made his sons judges - He appointed them as his lieutenants to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 8:1-3
Two sad things we find here, but not strange things: - 1. A good and useful man growing old and unfit for service (Sa1…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
1Sa 8:1-5. Request of the people for a king
1. when Samuel was old A considerable time, probably not much less than 20…
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