1 Samuel 13:14 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee. ”

1 Samuel 13:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a (k) man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] whic...
1 Samuel 13:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 13, 14. Saul's Early Struggles with the Philistines. (J), chiefly from the ancient narrative concerning Saul. Editorial notes, or additions from other sources, are 1 Samuel 13:1 ; 1 Samue...
1 Samuel 13:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

man , &c. Hebrew. 'ish . App-14. Quoted in Acts 13:22 . own heart . his own pleasure. Compare Psalms 89:20 ; Psalms 89:21 . captain . leader, or representative.
1 Samuel 13:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which th...
1 Samuel 13:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

A man after his own heart— A variety of able writers amongst us have lately fully explained and vindicated this expression from the insults of free-thinkers. We will refer at the end of the note to...
1 Samuel 13:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which th...
1 Samuel 13:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Saul's War against the Philistines 1. The age of Saul at his accession has fallen out of the text and also one of the two numbers representing the length of his reign. Our present text is 'Saul wa...
1 Samuel 13:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Now thy kingdom shall not continue. — The succession was thus formally transferred elsewhere; still, when the words of doom were spoken by the prophet, David, the son of Jesse, the man after God’s...
1 Samuel 13:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER XVIII SAUL AND SAMUEL AT GILGAL 1 Samuel 13:1-23 . THE first thing that claims our attention in connection with this chapter is the question of dates involved in the first verse. In th...
1 Samuel 13:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Left in the Spoilers' Hands 1 Samuel 13:13-23 Sternly and sorrowfully the old prophet pronounced the sentence of Saul's deposition, and suggested that already God had sought and found another p...
1 Samuel 13:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

There is some difficulty concerning the opening sentences of this chapter. Some words seem to be omitted, which make it difficult to place the events recorded in their chronological setting. The Auth...
1 Samuel 13:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(13) And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israe...
1 Samuel 13:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But now thy kingdom shall not continue ,.... That is, in his family, nor in his tribe, but be removed to another: the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart : who was David; though as yet...
1 Samuel 13:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] which th...
1 Samuel 13:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

A man after his own heart That is, such a man as will fulfil all the desires of his heart, and not oppose, them as thou dost. The Lord hath commanded That is, hath appointed, as the word command...
1 Samuel 13:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrew scholars consider that either something is missing from verse 1 in the Hebrew manuscripts or that the whole verse was not originally in the text. After Saul's victory at Jabesh-Gilead he sent...
1 Samuel 13:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Saul Reproved by Samuel; Sentence Passed upon Saul. B. C. 1067. 8 And he tarried seven...
1 Samuel 13:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Hath sought, i.e. hath found or discovered, as men do by seeking, an anthropopathy. A man after his own heart, i.e. such a man as he desires, one who will fulfil all the desires of his heart, and...
1 Samuel 13:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Samuel 13:1 . A literal rendering of the Hebrew text in this verse would stand thus— Saul was years old when he began to reign, and he reigned, and two years over Israel . The Hebrew numerals have...
1 Samuel 13:14 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 13:13-14 I. The impression which Saul makes upon the average reader, at least at first, is beyond all question a favourable impression. He had many of those qualifications which always go...
1 Samuel 13:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 13:1 . One year two years. The Seventy have not translated this verse. Something is wanting to fill up the sense; and it is supposed to be, that Saul was so many years of age when he bega...
1 Samuel 13:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the Lord. Folly illustrated by the character of Saul We perhaps, had we possessed no ulterior informatio...
1 Samuel 13:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

SAUL 'S PROBATION AND FAILURE ( CHS . 13-15.). EXPOSITION WAR AGAINST THE PHILISTINES (verse 1-14:46). 1 Samuel 13:1 Saul's age and length of reign. Saul reigned one year...
1 Samuel 13:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice
1 Samuel 13:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 15:28 ; 1 Samuel 16:1 ; 1 Samuel 16:12 ; 1 Samuel 2:30 ; 1 Samuel 9:16 ; 2 Kings 20:5 ; 2 Samuel 5:2 ; 2 Samuel 7:15 ; 2 Samuel 7:16 ; Acts 13:22 ; Hebrews 2:10 ; Psalms 78:70 ;...
1 Samuel 13:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

A man — That is, such a man as will fulfil all the desires of his heart, and not oppose them, as thou dost. Commanded — That is, hath appointed, as the word command is sometimes used: but though Go...

1 Samuel 13:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Samuel 13:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 13:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Samuel 13:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Samuel 13:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 13:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Samuel 13:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 13:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Samuel 13:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Samuel 13:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Samuel 13:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Samuel 13:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Samuel 13:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Samuel 13:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Samuel 13:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 13:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 13:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 13:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 13:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Samuel 13:14 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 13:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 13:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Samuel 13:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Samuel 13:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Samuel 13:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 13:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes