Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary
1 Samuel 11:13
There shall not a man ... - An instance of great moderation, as well as good policy, on the part of Saul. Compare David’s conduct (marginal reference).
There shall not a man ... - An instance of great moderation, as well as good policy, on the part of Saul. Compare David’s conduct (marginal reference).
Verse 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....
4. THE KING'S FIRST VICTORY AND THE RENEWAL OF THE KINGDOM AT GILGAL CHAPTER 11 _ 1. The victory over Ammon (1 Samuel 11:1)_ 2. The kingdom renewed (1 Samuel 11:12) Nahash the Ammonite encamped aga...
1 SAMUEL 11. SAUL DELIVERS JABESH-GILEAD AND IS MADE KING. (J) continues the ancient narrative, sequel to 1 Samuel 10:16. Putting aside 1 Samuel 11:12, inserted by an editor to connect this chapter wi...
Confirmation of Saul as King 13. _There shall not a man be put to death this day_ The execution even of malcontents would have clouded the general rejoicing: and Saul's best hope of uniting the kingd...
_The Kingship of Saul Renewed._ 1 Samuel 11:12-15 12 And the people said unto Samuel, Who _is_ he that said, Shall Saul reign over us? bring the men, that we may put them to death. 13 And Saul said,...
_AND SAUL SAID, THERE SHALL NOT A MAN BE PUT TO DEATH THIS DAY: FOR TO DAY THE LORD HATH WROUGHT SALVATION IN ISRAEL._ No JFB commentary on these verses....
SAUL SUBDUES THE AMMONITES This chapter is entirely in the spirit of the narratives in Judges; from 1 Samuel 11:15, it seems to be independent of 1 Samuel 10 but 1 Samuel 11:12 points back to...
Saul possessed many good and generous impulses (1 Samuel 24:17; 1 Samuel 26:21)....
ISRAEL’S FIRST KING 1 SAMUEL _HELEN POCOCK_ CHAPTER 11 SAUL RESCUES THE TOWN OF JABESH V1 Nahash was an *Ammonite. He went with his army to seize the town of Jabesh in the country of Gilead. Th...
AND SAUL SAID, THERE SHALL NOT A MAN BE PUT TO DEATH THIS DAY. — A wise, as well as a generous, decision; anything like a bloody vengeance would have been the commencement of future feuds and bitter h...
וַ יֹּ֣אמֶר שָׁא֔וּל לֹֽא ־יוּמַ֥ת אִ֖ישׁ בַּ
CHAPTER XV. _ THE RELIEF OF JABESH-GILEAD._ 1 Samuel 11:1. PRIMITIVE though the state of society was in those days in Israel, we are hardly prepared to find Saul following the herd in the field afte...
THE NEW KING'S GOOD BEGINNING 1 Samuel 11:1 A hundred years before, the Ammonites had been defeated by Jephthah; now they were beleaguering Jabesh-gilead. Help seemed impossible. But when the Spirit...
It would seem as though Saul, going down as he did to his house in Gibeah, did not take up the active responsibilities of the kingship until the Ammonite invasion occurred. This would seem to have sti...
And Saul said, There shall not a man be (h) put to death this day: for to day the LORD hath wrought salvation in Israel. (h) By showing mercy he thought to overcome their malice....
(13) And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day: for today the LORD hath wrought salvation in Israel. This conduct in Saul, was both generous, and becoming. David felt similar affe...
We have already seen that the desire and deliberate decision of the people for a king was a direct blow at the government of God in Israel; but the time was come to permit the will of the people to ha...
As yet all goes well with Saul; he does not take vengeance on those who oppose him. Before his faith is tried, his natural character would gain him favour with men. And now, in those things which have...
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 Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day: for to day the LORD hath wrought salvation in Israel. Ver. 13. _There shall not a man be put to death this day._] _Mitisima sors est Reg...
_The people said unto Samuel_ Who, it appears from hence, accompanied Saul in this expedition, to encourage him with hopes of good success. _Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day _...
1 Nahash offereth them of Iabesh Gilead a reprochfull condition. 4 They send messengers and are deliuered by Saul. 12 Saul thereby is confirmed, and his kingdome renewed. 1 THEN Nahash the Ammonite...
And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day; for today the Lord hath wrought salvation in Israel. This was not only tactful and magnanimous, but showed true piety of heart, which wou...
THE UTTER OVERTHROW OF THE AMMONITES...
The first test of Saul's prowess is made by Nahash, the Ammonite. His name means "serpent" and Ammon means "peoplish." This expression "peoplish" reminds us of humanism, which makes everything of man...
12-15 They now honoured Saul whom they had despised; and if an enemy be made a friend, that is more to our advantage than to have him slain. The once despised Saviour will at length be acknowledged by...
I will not destroy any of those whom God hath so graciously preserved; nor sully the mirth of this glorious and comfortable day with the slaughter of any of my subjects; and therefore I freely forgive...
1 Samuel 11:13 Saul H7586 said H559 (H8799) man H376 death H4191 (H8714) day H3117 today H3117 LORD...
ALL OPPOSITION TO SAUL'S KINGSHIP NOW HAVING BEEN PUT TO SHAME, SAUL IS OFFICIALLY CROWNED AS KING OF ISRAEL (1 SAMUEL 11:12). The returning Saul arrived back in triumph and the vast majority of the p...
CONTENTS: Saul's victories at Jabesh-gilead. Kingdom renewed at Gilgal. CHARACTERS: God, Holy Spirit, Saul, Samuel, Nahash. CONCLUSION: Unless the Christian has forsaken his covenant with God, there...
1 Samuel 11:1. _Then Nahash._ Septuagint: “Then within about a month Nahash, &c.” 1 Samuel 11:2. _That I may thrust out all your right eyes._ This was a cruel reply to men who solicited a covenant. Jo...
_There shall not a man be put to death this day._ A MAGNANIMOUS KING Louis XII of France is known in history as a most magnanimous prince towards his enemies. On his accession he caused a list of the...
1 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 1 SAMUEL 11:1 Saul’s victory over the Ammonites confirms his kingship. ⇐ ⇔...
1 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 1 SAMUEL 11:12 This ceremony at the worship center of GILGAL seems to be a religious coronation, as opposed to the political recognition in 1 Sa
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.— 1 Samuel 11:4. “TOLD THE TIDINGS IN THE EARS OF THE PEOPLE.” Either they were not aware of the election of Saul, as Keil supposes, or they did not approve of his appoi...
CONFIRMATION OF SAUL IN THE KINGDOM (1Sa 11:1-15; 1 Samuel 12:1.). EXPOSITION THE DEFEAT OF THE AMMONITES (1
Now in the study last we came to the place where Saul was anointed king over Israel. We remember at the time of his anointing that he was hiding in the stuff. So as Samuel got ready to present, you kn...
1 Corinthians 15:10; 1 Samuel 14:45; 1 Samuel 19:5; 2 Samuel 19:22;...