1 Samuel 9:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite,a a mighty man of power. ”

1 Samuel 9:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The genealogy of Saul is here given as far as Aphiah (“Abiah,” 1 Chronicles 7:8 ), who was of the house of Becher the son of Benjamin Genesis 46:21 . “Kish” 1 Chronicles 9:35-39 was the son of...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name [was] Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a (a) mighty man of power. (a) That is, both valiant...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 9:1 to 1 Samuel 10:16 . Samuel Anoints Saul as King. (J), taken from one of the oldest narratives (see Introduction, p. 273). Note the absence of any connexion with the Deuteronomic nar...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

man . Hebrew. 'ish. App-14. Kish. Compare 1 Samuel 14:51 ; 1 Chronicles 8:33 ; 1 Chronicles 9:39 . For the difficulties of the genealogy, see note on 1 Chronicles 8:33 . a Benjamite . As...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power. A mighty man of power - Litera...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

A mighty man of power— A strong man. Houb. This seems to be the true interpretation, as Saul's family was not considerable for its wealth or dignity. See 1 Samuel 9:21 and chap. 1 Samuel 10:27...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power. Now there was a man of B...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Power] RV 'valour.' 4, 5. The districts of Shalisha, Shalim, and Zuph have not been identified.
1 Samuel 9:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Saul. — The inspired compiler of these books — having related the circumstances which accompanied the people’s request to the last of the judges for a king — closed the first part of the story of t...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER XI. SAUL BROUGHT TO SAMUEL. 1 Samuel 9:1-14 . GOD'S providence is a wonderful scheme; a web of many threads, woven with marvelous skill; a network composed of all kinds of materials, g...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Saul Is Led to Find Samuel 1 Samuel 9:1-14 As a king was demanded by the people, one was selected to suit their taste-“a choice young man, and a goodly!” But the king after God's own heart was...
1 Samuel 9:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The king is now presented to us, and the story of his selection is told. Saul appears in every way to be a remarkable man. He was of good position, of the tribe of Benjamin; and, moreover, was wealth...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS In this Chapter the sacred historian first brings us acquainted with Saul, whom God had previously determined to appoint king of Israel. By an overruling providence, Saul, who was in pursui...
1 Samuel 9:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now there was a man of Benjamin ,.... Of the tribe of Benjamin, which had its name from the youngest son of Jacob, and one of this tribe was the first king of Israel: whose name was Kish : whom th...
1 Samuel 9:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name [was] Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power. Ver. 1. Now there was a man...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

A mighty man of power This seems not to be meant of his wealth or interest in his country, for Saul himself says he was of a mean family, 1 Samuel 9:21 ; but of his great strength, courage, and fo...
1 Samuel 9:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The word of God now transfers out attention to a man of Benjamin whose genealogy is given us for four generations, and he a mighty man of power. From men's point of view everything was favorable as r...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Parentage of Saul. B. C. 1075. 1 Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was K...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 SAMUEL CHAPTER 9 The genealogy of Kish, 1 Samuel 9:1 . Saul's person, 1 Samuel 9:2 . He is sent to seek his father's asses, 1 Samuel 9:3 . He travels through the country, and finds them...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Man Chosen To Be King ( 1 Samuel 9:1-2 ). 1 Samuel 9:1 ‘ Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah, t...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 1 Samuel 9:1 . “Now, there was a man of Benjamin.” “The elaborate genealogy of the Benjamite Kish, and the minute description of the figure of his son Saul, are i...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 9:2 . Saul, a choice young man. Elect and good, as the Vulgate reads, endowed with intellect and elegance of figure. Higher than any of the people; about eight feet in stature. David wa...
1 Samuel 9:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION SELECTION OF SAUL AS KING BY THE VOICE OF PROPHECY . GENEALOGY OF SAUL ( 1 Samuel 9:1-9 ). 1 Samuel 9:1 A man … whose name was Kish. The genealogy of...
1 Samuel 9:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Now, there was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, literally, "a son of a man of Jemini," a mighty man of...
1 Samuel 9:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 8:30-33 ; 1 Chronicles 9:36-39 ; 1 Samuel 14:51 ; 1 Samuel 25:2 ; 2 Samuel 19:32 ; Acts 13:21 ; Job 1:3
1 Samuel 9:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Saul, the Son of Kish 1 Samuel 9:1-21 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The cry of Israel for a King. Samuel was getting old and the Children of Israel wanted a king as other nations had a king. The churc...

1 Samuel 9:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Samuel 9:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Samuel 9:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 9:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Samuel 9:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Samuel 9:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 9:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Samuel 9:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 9:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Samuel 9:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Samuel 9:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Samuel 9:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Samuel 9:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Samuel 9:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Samuel 9:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Samuel 9:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 9:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 9:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 9:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 9:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 9:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Samuel 9:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 9:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Samuel 9:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Samuel 9:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 9:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary