1 Samuel 9:17 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people.

Ver. 17. This same shall reign over my people.] Heb., Restrain my people, viz, from loose and lewd practices. Princes must do so, or they are guilty of a passive injustice at least. They are called "heirs of restraint." Judges 18:7 , marg.

1 Samuel 9:17

17 And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people.