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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:12-15

We have here the improvement of the glorious victory which Saul had obtained, not the improvement of it abroad, though we take it for granted that the men of Jabesh-Gilead, having so narrowly saved their right eyes, would with them now discern the opportunity they had of avenging themselves upon these cruel enemies and disabling them from ever straitening them in like manner again; now shall they be avenged on the Ammonites for their right eyes condemned, as Samson on the Philistines for his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:12

And the people said unto Samuel ,.... By which it seems that Samuel accompanied Saul in this expedition; though it is somewhat difficult to account for it, that a man of his years should be able to attend so quick a march that Saul made; it may be, therefore, that he might follow after him gently, and meet him quickly after the battle was fought, when the people made the following speech to him: who is he that said, shall Saul reign over us ? is such a mean inexperienced man fit to rule... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:13

And Saul said ,.... Preventing Samuel from giving an answer, being ready to forgive injuries; as it was in his power as a king, and him only, to pardon those persons that treated him in so ill a manner, and it was policy so to do, especially in the beginning of his reign; and it plainly appears that this temper did not always continue with him; though there is no reason to believe otherwise, that this was now owing to his lenity as well as his prudence: there shall not be a man put to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:14

Then said Samuel to the people ,.... Agreeing to what Saul had said, and in order to put them off from demanding the lives of the offenders, and willing to take them while they were in a good disposition: come, and let us go to Gilgal ; which was the nearest place to them, on the other side Jordan, from which they now were, and where the children of Israel first encamped when they passed over Jordan, where the tabernacle and ark first were, and an altar was built, and where meetings used... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 11:12

Who is he that said , Shall Saul reign - Now, flushed with victory and proud of their leader, they wished to give him a proof of their attachment by slaying, even in cool blood, the persons who were at first averse from his being intrusted with the supreme power! The common soldier is scarcely ever inspired by his victory to acts of magnanimity; he has shed blood - he wishes to shed more! read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 11:13

There shall not a man be put to death - This was as much to Saul's credit as the lately proposed measure was to the discredit of his soldiers. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 11:14

Renew the kingdom - The unction of Saul, in the first instance, was a very private act; and his being appointed to be king was not known to the people in general. He had now shown himself worthy to command the people; and Samuel takes advantage of this circumstance to gain the general consent in his favor. Josephus says that Saul was anointed a second time at this convocation. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:11-13

Saul at his best. Self-control, promptitude, courage, capacity, ascription of praise to God, forbearance towards men, these are all exhibited by the young king. Alas, that from such heights he fell! I. SELF - CONTROL . Though hailed as king at Mizpah, Saul was in no haste to assume regal state. He resumed his country life at Gibeah, waiting till the Lord should call him forth in some emergency to take command of the army of Israel. In this he followed the example of the judges,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:12-13

The people said unto Samuel. Even after this glorious victory the people turn to Samuel, and doubtless his presence and influence had had great weight in gaining obedience to Saul's command ( 1 Samuel 11:7 ). They now, with the old tumultuous violence, demand' that those who had opposed Saul's election should be put to death. Probably the ringleaders of Saul's opponents were some of the ciders disappointed at not being chosen themselves (see on 1 Samuel 10:27 ). But Saul displays, first,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:12-13

Generosity toward enemies. Some men are subject to noble impulses, under which they rise to a higher level of thought and feeling than that which they ordinarily occupy. The difference is sometimes so great that they do not seem to be the same persons. But the change is transient, and they speedily relapse into their former state. Their character is one of varying, wayward, and uncertain moods rather than high, steadfast, and consistent principle. Such a man was Saul. The impulse under... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:12-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 11:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 11:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 11:14

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:11-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:12-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:12-13

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