1 Samuel 8:20
“That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
That we also may be like all the nations,.... Even though they were slaves, like them; a king they would have, as they…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Fight our battles - It appears from 1Sa 12:12, that the warlike movements of Nahash had already begun to excite alarm.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
May judge us - This appears to be a rejection of Samuel.
Go out before us - Be in every respect our head and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 8:4-22
We have here the starting of a matter perfectly new and surprising, which was the setting up of kingly government in…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
that our king may judge us and go out before us The king was to unite the duties of (1) government of the nation in time…
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