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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 9 - Introduction

* Saul is brought to Samuel. (1-10) Samuel told concerning Saul. (11-17) Samuel's treatment of Saul. (18-27)

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See also 1 Samuel 9 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _SAUL IS SENT BY HIS FATHER TO SEEK THE ASSES WHICH WERE LOST: SAMUEL MEETS SAUL, INVITES HIM TO A FEAST WITH HIM, AND ASSURES HIM THAT THE ASSES WERE FOUND: AND BECAUSE HE HAD BEEN COMMANDED BY GOD T...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 9 1 Samuel 9:1-5 _Saul's search for his father's asses._ God knew of Israel's demand for a king. He also knew where to find a man who would meet the people's requirements as a le...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 Ephrathite. (e-34) Or 'Ephraimite,' the Levites being considered as belonging to the tribe in which they lived. see Judges 17:7 ....

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    IX. (1 Samuel 9:1) The Preparation of Saul the Son of Kish the Benjamite, for his appointment as anointed King of Israel....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO FIRST SAMUEL 9 This chapter gives an account of Saul, the person the Lord had appointed to be king of Israel; it relates his descent, and describes his person, 1 Samuel 9:1 and how se...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2909. B.C. 1095._ A short account of Saul, 1Sa 9:1, 1 Samuel 9:2. Seeking his father's asses, he is advised to consult Samuel, 1 Samuel 9:3. He is directed to him, 1 Samuel 9:11. Samuel, being...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Saul despairing to finde his fathers asses, 6 by the counsell of his seruaunt, 11 and direction of young maidens, 15 according to Gods reuelation, 18 commeth to Samuel. 19 Samuel entertaineth S...

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