Chapter 9:
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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 9
Concise Complete
Saul is brought to Samuel. (1-10) Samuel told
concerning Saul. (11-17) Samuel's treatment of Saul. (18-27)
Verses 1-10 Saul
readily went to seek his father's asses. His obedience to his father was
praise-worthy. His servant proposed, that since they were now at Ramah, they
should call on Samuel, and take his advice. Wherever we are, we should use our
opportunities of acquainting ourselves with those who are wise and good. Many
will consult a man of God, if he comes in their way, that would not go a step
out of their way to get wisdom. We sensibly feel worldly losses, and bestow much
pains to make them up; but how little do we attempt, and how soon are we weary,
in seeking the salvation of our souls! If ministers could tell men how to secure
their property, or to get wealth, they would be more consulted and honoured than
they now are, though employed in teaching them how to escape eternal misery, and
to obtain eternal life. Most people would rather be told their fortune than
their duty. Samuel needed not their money, nor would he have denied his advice,
if they had not brought it; but they gave it to him as a token of respect, and
of the value they put upon his office, and according to the general usage of
those times, always to bring a present to those in authority.
Verses 11-17
The very maid-servants of the city could direct to the prophet. They had heard
of the sacrifice, and could tell of the necessity for Samuel's presence. It is
no small benefit to live in religious and holy places. And we should always be
ready to help those who are seeking after God's prophets. Though God had, in
displeasure, granted Israel's request for a king, yet he sends them a man to be
captain over them, to save them out of the hand of the Philistines. He does it,
listening graciously to their cry.
Verses 18-27
Samuel, that good prophet, was so far from envying Saul, or bearing him any
ill-will, that he was the first and most forward to do him honour. Both that
evening and early the next morning, Samuel communed with Saul upon the flat roof
of the house. We may suppose Samuel now convinced Saul that he was the person
God had fixed upon for the government, and of his own willingness to resign. How
different are the purposes of the Lord for us, from our intentions for
ourselves! Perhaps Saul was the only one who ever went out to seek asses, and
literally found a kingdom; but many have set out and moved their dwellings to
seek riches and pleasures, who have been guided to places where they found
salvation for their souls. Thus they have met with those who addressed them as
if aware of the secrets of their lives and hearts, and have been led seriously
to regard the word of the Lord. If this has been our case, though our worldly
plans have not prospered, let us not care for that; the Lord has given us, or
has prepared us for, what is far better.
Chapter 9:
| 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
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