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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 11:12-15

12-15 They now honoured Saul whom they had despised; and if an enemy be made a friend, that is more to our advantage than to have him slain. The once despised Saviour will at length be acknowledged by all as the Lord's own anointed king. As yet, upon his mercy-seat, he receives the submission of rebels, and even pleads their cause; but shortly, from his righteous tribunal, he will condemn all who persist in opposing him. read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Samuel 11:9-15

The Utter Overthrow of the Ammonites v. 9. And they, the men representing the army of Israel, said unto the messengers that came, Thus shall ye say unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, Tomorrow, by that time the sun be hot, before noon, ye shall have help, in being delivered from the power of their arrogant enemies. And the messengers came and showed it to the men of Jabesh, gave them the joyful information; and they were glad. v. 10. Therefore the men of Jabesh said, employing a stratagem which... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Samuel 11:1-15

THIRD SECTIONConfirmation and General Recognition of the Kingdom under Saul1 Samuel 11-12I. Saul’s Victory over the Ammonites. 1 Samuel 11:1-151Then [And]1 Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against2 Jabesh-Gilead; and all the men of Jabesh said unto [to] Nahash, Make a covenant with 2us, and we will serve thee. And Nahash the Ammonite answered [said to] them, On this condition will I make a covenant3 with you, that I may thrust4 out 3all your right eyes, and lay it for a reproach upon... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:1-15

the New King’s Good Beginning 1 Samuel 11:1-15 A hundred years before, the Ammonites had been defeated by Jephthah; now they were beleaguering Jabesh-gilead. Help seemed impossible. But when the Spirit of God comes upon a man, what cannot that man do! That was Saul’s blessed experience. He aroused the country, after the manner of the Scottish chieftains with their fiery cross; then he sent a message of hope to the agonized city; and finally, as morning broke over the quiet pasture-lands,... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 11:1-15

It would seem as though Saul, going down as he did to his house in Gibeah, did not take up the active responsibilities of the kingship until the Ammonite invasion occurred. This would seem to have stirred within him, as the Spirit of God came upon him, a sense of responsibility, and he responded thereto. Immediately, in the presence of the danger, and under the divine power of the Spirit, he gathered the people together, and gained a great victory. The closing sentences of the previous... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 11:12-15

All Opposition To Saul’s Kingship Now Having Been Put To Shame, Saul Is Officially Crowned as King of Israel (1 Samuel 11:12-15 ). The returning Saul arrived back in triumph and the vast majority of the people acknowledged that he had proved himself and determined to deal with the murmurers against him (1 Samuel 10:27) by putting them to death. This was the recognised way of dealing with obdurate opponents to a regime. But to his credit Saul would have none of it. Then with his position... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 11:1-15

1 Samuel 11. Saul Delivers Jabesh-gilead and Is Made King.— (J) continues the ancient narrative, sequel to 1 Samuel 10:16. Putting aside 1 Samuel 11:12-2 Chronicles :, inserted by an editor to connect this chapter with the Deuteronomic document, the rest shows clearly that the writer knew nothing of any previous public appointment of Saul to be king: when the messengers come to Gibeah, they do not ask for Saul, and no one thinks of him until he himself intervenes. 1 Samuel 8 is probably a... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 11:14

Then; whilst the people were together by Jabesh-gilead, wherein Samuel’s great prudence and fidelity to Saul is evident. He suspended the confirmation to Saul at first, whilst the generality of the people were disaffected and discontented at the meanness of his person; and now when he had given such eminent proof of his princely virtues, and when the people’s hearts were unanimously and eagerly set upon him, he takes this as the fittest season for that work. Let us go to Gilgal: this place he... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:4-15

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.—1 Samuel 11:4. “Told the tidings in the ears of the people.” Either they were not aware of the election of Saul, as Keil supposes, or they did not approve of his appointment, or he was not in Gibeah and did not return from his ordinary occupation until the message had been delivered.1 Samuel 11:5. “What aileth the people?” Even the men of Gibeah did not apply to Saul, which seems to show that he was not held in much esteem in his native city.1 Samuel 11:6. “And... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Now in the study last we came to the place where Saul was anointed king over Israel. We remember at the time of his anointing that he was hiding in the stuff. So as Samuel got ready to present, you know, the trumpet fanfare and all, "And now you're king," and the curtains opened kind of a thing, there's nobody there.So Samuel said, "Lord what's going on? We got the right man? Is this the right day?"The Lord said, "He's over hiding in the stuff." So they went over and got him, and brought Saul... read more