1 Samuel 10:26 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:17-27

Saul's nomination to the throne is here made public, in a general assembly of the elders of Israel, the representatives of their respective tribes at Mizpeh. It is probable that this convention of the states was called as soon as conveniently it might, after Saul was anointed, for, if there must be a change in their government, the sooner the better: it might be of bad consequence to be long in the doing. The people having met in a solemn assembly, in which God was in a peculiar manner present... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:26

And Saul also went home to Gibeah ,.... His native place, where was his father's house, to which he retired; where were no royal palace, or princely court, nor any of the ensigns of kingly majesty; and whither it does not appear that he was followed by the nobility or princes of the tribes, only accompanied by a few men, as next observed: and there went with him a band of men ; an army, or part of one they seem to be military men, at least men of strength, valour, and courage; gallant... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 10:26

A band of men - Not a military band, as I imagine, but some secret friends, or companions, who were personally attached to him. Others think that all the men fit to bear arms are intended; but this seems inconsistent with the life that Saul led for some time afterwards; for he appears to have gone into his agricultural concerns, and waited for a call from the Divine providence. See 1 Samuel 11:5 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:26-27

Saul did not at once enter upon his duties, but went home to Gibeah, and there went with him, not a band of men , but the host, or the force, i.e. those brave men whose hearts God had touched. Whatever was noble and valiant accompanied him, to take counsel for the nation's good; but the children of Belial, i.e. worthless, good for nothing creatures (see 1 Samuel 1:16 ; 1 Samuel 2:12 ), despised him. In the A.V. the antithesis between the force, the strength and bravery... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:26-27

Sympathy and disparagement. The facts are— 1 . Saul is followed by a band of men brought into sympathy with him by the Spirit of God. 2 . He is despised by a depraved section of the people. 3 . He takes no notice of the disparagement. I. The SIMPLE FACTS GIVEN ARE EXCEEDINGLY NATURAL . For in Israel there were men anxious for a king, and pledged to sustain one; and men, as in all communities, corrupt, unreasonable, prone to disapprove of anything not done solely... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:26-27

Illusive Presages. A mild, clear morning may be followed by a stormy day. A prince may begin to reign with gentleness who afterwards becomes proud, ruthless, impatient, even harsh and bloodthirsty. There are few instances of this in history so pathetic as the case of Saul, who began his reign with every indication of a magnanimous character, yet was soon deteriorated by the possession of power, and made himself and all around him most unhappy. In him we see how good impulses may be... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 10:26

A band of men - Rather, “the host,” “men of valor,” There seems to be an opposition intended between the “valiant men” and the “children of Belial” (1 Samuel 10:27). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 10:26

1 Samuel 10:26. Saul went home to Gibeah Not being actually inaugurated into his kingdom, he thought fit to retire to his former habitation, and to live privately till he had an occasion to show himself in a more illustrious manner. There went with him a band of men A company, probably, of stout, valiant men, of great resolution, who went as his guard, to afford him safe and honourable conduct to his house, although, as it appears, not to abide with him there, which would not have suited... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:17-27

Saul made king (10:17-27)Some time later, Samuel called a meeting of the leaders of all the tribes and families in Israel to select a king (17-19). The selection was made by a system of drawing lots that finally led to one man being chosen. Two people, a confident Samuel and a nervous Saul, knew through God’s previous private revelation who would be chosen (20-24).After the selection had been made, Samuel announced publicly the rights and duties of a king (25; cf. Deuteronomy 17:14-20). Many of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Samuel 10:26

touched- moved. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:17-27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:26

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 10:26

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:26-27

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:26-27

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:26-27

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 10:26

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 10:26

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:17-27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Samuel 10:26

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