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George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 9:13

The victim, begging the blessing, which was the office of the most honourable person at table, as he also gave thanks for all. (Calmet) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 9:11-17

11-17 The very maid-servants of the city could direct to the prophet. They had heard of the sacrifice, and could tell of the necessity for Samuel's presence. It is no small benefit to live in religious and holy places. And we should always be ready to help those who are seeking after God's prophets. Though God had, in displeasure, granted Israel's request for a king, yet he sends them a man to be captain over them, to save them out of the hand of the Philistines. He does it, listening... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Samuel 9:11-27

Saul the Guest of Samuel v. 11. And as they went up the hill to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, they met them outside the city gates, as they were on their way to perform the duty still incumbent upon the women of the Orient, and said unto them, Is the seer here? that is, Is he at home now? v. 12. And they answered them and said, He is; behold, he is before you. Make haste now, for he came today to the city, having returned from one of his periodical trips, 1... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Samuel 9:1-27

II. Samuel meets Saul and Learns that he is Destined by God to be King over Israel1 Samuel 9:1-271Now [And] there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah,1 [ins. the son of2] a Benjamite, a mighty man of power.3 And he had a son whose name was Saul, a choice young man and a goodly [young and goodly4]; 2and there was not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he; from the shoulders and upward he was... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Samuel 9:1-14

Saul Is Led to Find Samuel 1 Samuel 9:1-14 As a king was demanded by the people, one was selected to suit their taste-“a choice young man, and a goodly!” But the king after God’s own heart was selected for other qualities, 1 Samuel 16:7 . Saul’s character lacked important elements. His ignorance about Samuel was surprising; even his servant knew better. This did not promise well for a successful reign, Daniel 11:32 b . But how should Saul and Samuel be brought together? A succession of... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 9:1-27

The king is now presented to us, and the story of his selection is told. Saul appears in every way to be a remarkable man. He was of good position, of the tribe of Benjamin; and, moreover, was wealthy. Among all the men of the nation he would appear to have been the finest in physique. He is revealed as a man living strongly, quietly at home, and interested in his father's affairs. Moreover, he was naturally a man of modest disposition, as his account of himself as a member of the least family... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 1 Samuel 9:1-21

Saul, the Son of Kish 1 Samuel 9:1-21 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The cry of Israel for a King. Samuel was getting old and the Children of Israel wanted a king as other nations had a king. The churches, in many instances, want to run their affairs, financial, social, and spiritual, after the manner of the men among whom they live. They forget that the ways of the world are not the ways of God. 2. The words of the Lord concerning Israel. The Lord said unto Samuel: "Hearken unto the voice of the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 9:6-13

They Go To Seek Help From The Prophet Whom The Servant Knows About (1 Samuel 9:6-13 ). 1 Samuel 9:6 ‘ And he said to him, “Look now, there is in this city a man of God, and he is a man who is held in honour. All that he says always comes about. Now let us go there. Perhaps he can give us information concerning our journey on which we are bent.” Meanwhile the servant had had a God given inspiration. He was aware that in the city close by was a man of God who had an amazing reputation, a man... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 9:1-27

1 Samuel 9:1 to 1 Samuel 10:16 . Samuel Anoints Saul as King.— (J), taken from one of the oldest narratives (see Introduction, p. 273). Note the absence of any connexion with the Deuteronomic narrative in the previous chapter— also the inconsistencies; in 1 Samuel 7:13 the Philistines were permanently disposed of; in 1 Samuel 9:16, 1 Samuel 10:5, they are oppressing Israel and have a garrison in the heart of the country; in our present narrative we have no trace of hostility to the Monarchy.... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 9:13

Ye shall straightway find him, at home and at leisure. To eat the relics of the sacrifices, according to the manner. He doth bless the sacrifice, i.e. either, first, The meat left of the sacrifice, which is the matter of the following feast; as this is commonly understood. Or rather, secondly, The sacrifice itself. For what reason is there to depart from the proper signification of the word? For that the sacrifices under the law were accompanied with confession, or petition, or thanksgiving,... read more