This man; so mean a person, and of the weakest of all the tribes. Brought him no presents; as subjects in those times and places used to do to their kings; see 1 Kings 10:25 2 Chronicles 17:5 Matthew 2:11; and as Saul's mean condition, herewith they upbraided him, required. He held his peace; thereby manifesting his prudence and clemency, which was of great use in the beginning of his government.
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1 Samuel 10:27
27 But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.