1 Samuel 8:4
“Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together,.... At some place of rendezvous appointed; these were the…
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
the elders of Israel Acting as representatives of the people, 1Sa 8:8; 1Sa 8:8; 1Sa 8:8; 1Sa 8:8.
In a patriarchal…
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