Chapter 14:
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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 14
Concise Complete
Jonathan smites the Philistines. (1-15) Their defeat.
(16-23) Saul forbids the people to eat till evening. (24-35) Jonathan pointed
out by lot. (36-46) Saul's family. (47-52)
Verses 1-15
Saul seems to have been quite at a loss, and unable to help himself. Those can
never think themselves safe who see themselves out of God's protection. Now he
sent for a priest and the ark. He hopes to make up matters with the Almighty by
a partial reformation, as many do whose hearts are unhumbled and unchanged. Many
love to have ministers who prophesy smooth things to them. Jonathan felt a
Divine impulse and impression, putting him upon this bold adventure. God will
direct the steps of those that acknowledge him in all their ways, and seek to
him for direction, with full purpose of heart to follow his guidance. Sometimes
we find most comfort in that which is least our own doing, and into which we
have been led by the unexpected but well-observed turns of Divine providence.
There was trembling in the host. It is called a trembling of God, signifying,
not only a great trembling they could not resist, nor reason themselves out of,
but that it came at once from the hand of God. He that made the heart, knows how
to make it tremble.
Verses 16-23
The Philistines were, by the power of God, set against one another. The more
evident it was that God did all, the more reason Saul had to inquire whether God
would give him leave to do any thing. But he was in such haste to fight a fallen
enemy, that he would not stay to end his devotions, nor hear what answer God
would give him. He that believeth, will not make such haste, nor reckon any
business so urgent, as not to allow time to take God with him.
Verses 24-35
Saul's severe order was very unwise; if it gained time, it lost strength for the
pursuit. Such is the nature of our bodies, that daily work cannot be done
without daily bread, which therefore our Father in heaven graciously gives. Saul
was turning aside from God, and now he begins to build altars, being then most
zealous, as many are, for the form of godliness when he was denying the power of
it.
Verses 36-46
If God turns away our prayer, we have reason to suspect it is for some sin
harboured in our hearts, which we should find out, that we may put it away, and
put it to death. We should always first suspect and examine ourselves; but an
unhumbled heart suspects every other person, and looks every where but at home
for the sinful cause of calamity. Jonathan was discovered to be the offender.
Those most indulgent to their own sins are most severe upon others; those who
most disregard God's authority, are most impatient when their own commands are
slighted. Such as cast abroad curses, endanger themselves and their families.
What do we observe in the whole of Saul's behaviour on this occasion, but an
impetuous, proud, malignant, impious disposition? And do we not in every
instance perceive that man, left to himself, betrays the depravity of his
nature, and is enslaved to the basest tempers.
Verses 47-52
Here is a general account of Saul's court and camp. He had little reason to be
proud of his royal dignity, nor had any of his neighbours cause to envy him, for
he had but little enjoyment after he took the kingdom. And often men's earthly
glory makes a blaze just before the dark night of disgrace and woe comes on
them.
Chapter 14:
| 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
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