Chapter 13:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Ruth 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 13
Concise Complete
The invasion of the Philistines. (1-7) Saul
sacrifices, He is reproved by Samuel. (8-14) The policy of the Philistines.
(15-23)
Verses 1-7 Saul
reigned one year, and nothing particular happened; but in his second year the
events recorded in this chapter took place. For above a year he gave the
Philistine time to prepare for war, and to weaken and to disarm the Israelites.
When men are lifted up in self-sufficiency, they are often led into folly. The
chief advantages of the enemies of the church are derived from the misconduct of
its professed friends. When Saul at length sounded an alarm, the people,
dissatisfied with his management, or terrified by the power of the enemy, did
not come to him, or speedily deserted him.
Verses 8-14
Saul broke the order expressly given by Samuel, see ch.
1 samuelSaul offered
sacrifice without Samuel, and did it himself, though he was neither priest nor
prophet. When charged with disobedience, he justified himself in what he had
done, and gave no sign of repentance for it. He would have this act of
disobedience pass for an instance of his prudence, and as a proof of his piety.
Men destitute of inward piety, often lay great stress on the outward
performances of religion. Samuel charges Saul with being an enemy to himself.
Those that disobey the commandments of God, do foolishly for themselves. Sin is
folly, and the greatest sinners are the greatest fools. Our disposition to obey
or disobey God, will often be proved by our behaviour in things which appear
small. Men see nothing but Saul's outward act, which seems small; but God saw
that he did this with unbelief and distrust of his providence, with contempt of
his authority and justice, and with rebellion against the light of his own
conscience. Blessed Saviour, may we never, like Saul, bring our poor offerings,
or fancied peace-offerings, without looking to thy precious, thy all-sufficient
sacrifice! Thou only, O Lord, canst make, or hast made, our peace in the blood
of the cross.
Verses 15-23
See how politic the Philistines were when they had power; they not only
prevented the people of Israel from making weapons of war, but obliged them to
depend upon their enemies, even for instruments of husbandry. How impolitic Saul
was, who did not, in the beginning of his reign, set himself to redress this.
Want of true sense always accompanies want of grace. Sins which appear to us
very little, have dangerous consequences. Miserable is a guilty, defenceless
nation; much more those who are destitute of the whole armour of God.
Chapter 13:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Matthew Henry
| Matthew Henry Concise
| Wesley
| Index
| Bible Gateway |
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Ruth 2 Samuel
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalm
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Acts
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Revelation
