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Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 10:1-27

1 Samuel 10:1 . Captain. This refers to his command, as a fighting captain. The title of king was superior to that of na g id, or captain. 1 Samuel 10:3 . To Bethel. The people would, and did worship at this hallowed altar, where God had spoken to Jacob their father. Genesis 28:0. 1 Samuel 10:5 . A company of prophets, called in other places, the sons of the prophets. They were returning from a sacrifice at the hill, where the ark was placed, and gladdened the road with music and... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Samuel 10:1-13

1 Samuel 10:1-13Then Samuel took a vial of oil.The discipline of a promoted lifeMen are not usually taken from the valley of ordinary toil, and instantaneously placed, as by the flight of an angel, upon the cloud-wrapped peak of national greatness. There must be a climbing process; its accomplishment may be tedious, its progress slow, its experiences sorrowful, but such discipline is necessary. And as we climb the rugged path, exhilarating breezes refresh, sweeping prospects gladden; and the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:2

1Sa 10:2 When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel’s sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son? Ver. 2. When thou art departed. ] Saul is confirmed in his calling to the kingly office by sundry signs, which was dignatio stapenda. Think the same of our sacraments,... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:3

1Sa 10:3 Then shalt thou go on forward from thence, and thou shalt come to the plain of Tabor, and there shall meet thee three men going up to God to Bethel, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine: Ver. 3. Going up to God, ] i.e., To ask counsel of God; before whom they might not come empty handed, but were to bring the best of the best. read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:4

1Sa 10:4 And they will salute thee, and give thee two [loaves] of bread; which thou shalt receive of their hands. Ver. 4. And they will salute thee. ] Though mere strangers to thee, And give thee two loaves of bread. ] In token of honour and homage, as if they acknowledged thee by this present for their king, by a strange motion of God’s Holy Spirit. read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:5

1Sa 10:5 After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where [is] the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a tabret, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they shall prophesy: Ver. 5. After that thou shalt come to the hill of God. ] That is, To the high place of Gibeah, thine own city, where was a garrison of the Philistines, 1Sa 13:2... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:6

1Sa 10:6 And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man. Ver. 6. And the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee. ] Not that free or princely spirit Psa 51:12 that David prayed for, - and had, no doubt, - but a common spirit of prophecy and of government. And thou shalt prophesy with them. ] This was for the time only, as Balaam’s ass spake, saith Augustine; a but this gift soon left him again. Saul, by conversing with... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:7

1Sa 10:7 And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, [that] thou do as occasion serve thee; for God [is] with thee. Ver. 7. That thou do as occasion serve thee. ] Dispone te quantum potueris ad decenter et potenter regnandum. a Quit thee like a king; b "deal courageously, and the Lord shall be with the good." 2Ch 19:11 "Whatever thine hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might," depending upon God for direction and success. a Lyra. b Regaliter age. - Jerome. read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:8

1Sa 10:8 And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I will come down unto thee, to offer burnt offerings, [and] to sacrifice sacrifices of peace offerings: seven days shalt thou tarry, till I come to thee, and shew thee what thou shalt do. Ver. 8. And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgal. ] This do also as occasion shall serve thee but see thou do it; for thy kingdom lieth upon it. He that believeth maketh not haste. Compare 1 Samuel 13:1-2 ; 1 Samuel 13:8 . And show thee... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Samuel 10:2

Rachel's: Genesis 35:19, Jeremiah 31:15 Zelzah: Joshua 18:28 The asses: 1 Samuel 10:16, 1 Samuel 9:3-Deuteronomy : care: Heb. business Reciprocal: Genesis 24:14 - thereby Genesis 29:17 - Rachel Genesis 35:20 - the pillar Genesis 48:7 - Rachel 1 Samuel 9:5 - take thought 1 Samuel 10:9 - and all those signs 2 Samuel 21:14 - Zelah Ezekiel 24:24 - when Luke 2:12 - General Luke 19:30 - General Luke 22:10 - General read more

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