1 Samuel 11:15

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 11:15

And all the people went to Gilgal ,.... Agreed to the motion, and marched along with Saul and Samuel thither: and there they made Saul king before the Lord in Gilgal ; that is, they declared him to be king there; he was inaugurated into, and invested with his office, otherwise it was God only that made him king, who only had the power of making one, see Acts 2:36 . Josephus says F5 Ut supra, (Antiqu. l. 6. c. 5.) sect. 4. that Samuel anointed him with the holy oil; and so the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 11:15

There they made Saul king - It is likely, from these words, that Saul was anointed a second time; he was now publicly acknowledged, and there was no gainsayer. Thus far Saul acted well, and the kingdom seemed to be confirmed in his hand; but soon through imprudence he lost it. On the custom referred to in 1 Samuel 11:7 ; I am favored with the following observations by a learned correspondent: - "It is considered that the authenticity of records respecting a peculiar people... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:12-15

The concurrence of human and Divine action. The facts are— 1 . On the completion of the victory over the Ammonites, the supporters of Saul desire the punishment by death of the "men of Belial" who had reviled him. 2 . Saul, recognising the merciful help of God, refuses to mar the joy of victory by personal retaliation. 3 . At the invitation of Samuel the people assembled in Gilgal for the recognition of Saul as victorious king, coupled with thanksgiving to God. To an ordinary... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:15

They made Saul king. This is not to be interpreted, with the Septuagint, of a second anointing of Saul, but of his confirmation in the kingdom by the unanimous voice of the nation, whereas the first election of him at Mizpah had met with opposition. Before Jehovah. I.e. with religious ceremonies conducted by Samuel and the high priest. The difference between Saul's election at Mizpah and the confirmation of it at Gilgal is much the same as between the first proclamation or' a king and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 11:15

Made Saul king - The Septuagint has another reading, “and Samuel anointed Saul king there.” The example of David, who, besides his original anointing by Samuel 1 Samuel 16:12-13, was twice anointed, first as king of Judah 2 Samuel 2:4, and again as king over all Israel 2 Samuel 5:3, makes it probable that Saul was anointed a second time; but this may be included in the word “made king” (see 1 Samuel 12:3, 1 Samuel 12:5). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 11:15

1 Samuel 11:15. There they made Saul king Owned and accepted him for their king. Saul had been anointed in Ramah, and chosen by lot in Mizpeh; but still some disdained to acknowledge him for their king, which made him content himself for a time with a private life. But now, after this signal token of God’s presence with him, in the late victory, he was, by common consent, received by all the people for their king. Before the Lord Not before the ark, the symbol of God’s presence, as the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Saul’s victory over the Ammonites (11:1-15)Within a short time Saul had the opportunity to prove to the doubters that he was the man to lead Israel. About a century earlier the Ammonites had exercised control over Israel’s territory of Gilead, east of Jordan, till Jephthah overthrew them (Judges 10:7-8; Judges 11:29-33). Now they attacked again and seemed certain of victory (11:1-3). When he heard the news, Saul called Israel’s fighting men together (using a well recognized local procedure; cf.... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Samuel 11:15

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Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 11:15

1 Samuel 11:15. There they made Saul king— The meaning is, that there they proclaimed and publicly acknowledged Saul for their king. The Targum expresses it very well, they made Saul to reign. REFLECTIONS.—The sons of Belial now shall see whether Saul is able to save them, or not. 1. Saul was in the field, tending his cattle, when the message came. Though chosen to be a king, yet returning to his old employment till God should call him out to action, as he followed his cattle home, the cry of... read more

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