“ Now the LORD had toldh Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying, ”
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...
the LORD . Hebrew. Jehovah . App-4. told Samuel in his ear . opened or uncovered the ear of Samuel. a . one.
Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying, Now the Lord had told Samuel - How this communication was made, we cannot tell.
Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying, Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear a day before, х gaalaah ( H1540 ) 'et ( H854 ) 'ozen ( H241 ), un...
Saul and Samuel meet For the picture of Samuel in this c, as a person of local rather than national importance, cp. Intro. § 6. On early prophecy, see Intro. § 4. 1 Samuel 9:1 to 1 Samuel 10:...
Had told Samuel in his ear. — Literally, had uncovered the ear of Samuel. The image is taken from the action of pushing aside the head-dress, in order the more conveniently to whisper some words...
CHAPTER XII. FIRST MEETING OF SAMUEL AND SAUL. 1 Samuel 9:15-27 . THE meeting between Samuel and Saul was preceded by previous meetings between Samuel and God. God had prepared the prophet for...
the Prophet Meets the Coming King 1 Samuel 9:15-27 There are some favored souls to whom God reveals His secrets, Psalms 25:14 ; John 15:15 . Covet, above all things, that habitual nearness to...
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...
(14) And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place. (15) Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day be...
Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear ,.... In a private manner, whispering in his ear, telling him in a free, familiar, friendly way, as a secret: a day before Saul came ; that he might prepare...
Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying, Ver. 15. The Lord had told Samuel in his ear. ] By the instinct of his Spirit: Samuel was his favourite, and had communicati...
Behold, Samuel came out against them Met them directly in his way to the sacrifice. For so God, in his providence, had disposed things, as it follows in the next words. The Lord had told Samuel in...
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...
Saul Introduced to Samuel. B. C. 1070. 11 And as they went up the hill to the city,...
In his ear, i.e. secretly. A day before Saul came, that he might prepare himself for Saul's reception.
They Meet Samuel Who Is Informed By YHWH That This Is The Man Of His Choice To Be Permanent War-leader Of Israel ( 1 Samuel 9:14-17 ). 1 Samuel 9:14 ‘ And they went up to the city, and as they...
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 1 Samuel 9:15 . “Told Samuel to his ear.” lit., had uncovered his ear . See on 1 Samuel 3:7 . 1 Samuel 9:16-17 . “The reason here assigned for the establishme...
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...
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...
Saul the Guest of Samuel
1 Samuel 15:1 ; 1 Samuel 20:2 ; 1 Samuel 9:17 ; 2 Samuel 7:27 ; Acts 13:21 ; Acts 27:23 ; Amos 3:7 ; Job 33:16 ; Mark 11:2-4 ; Mark 14:13-16 ; Psalms 25:14
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...
His ear — That is, secretly, perhaps by a still small voice.