1 Samuel 10:22 ESV

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:22

Home. Hebrew, "he hath hidden himself among the stuff," (Haydock) instruments, or baggage, at Masphath. He acted thus out of modesty, judging himself unfit for the exalted dignity, (Calmet) and shewed that he did not seek for it. (Menochius) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 10:17-27

17-27 Samuel tells the people, Ye have this day rejected your God. So little fond was Saul now of that power, which soon after, when he possessed it, he could not think of parting with, that he hid himself. It is good to be conscious of our unworthiness and insufficiency for the services to which we are called; but men should not go into the contrary extreme, by refusing the employments to which the Lord and the church call them. The greater part of the people treated the matter with... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Samuel 10:14-27

Saul Chosen King by Lot v. 14. And Saul's uncle said unto him and to his servant, upon their return home, Whither went ye? And he said, To seek the asses; and when we saw that they were no where, we came to Samuel. v. 15. And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you, he was anxious to have a detailed account of the visit. v. 16. And Saul said unto his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found, hoping therewith to dispose of this matter. But of the matter... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Samuel 10:1-27

SECOND SECTIONSaul’s Introduction into the Royal Office1 Samuel 10:1-27I. Saul anointed by samuel. 1 Samuel 10:11Then [And] Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured1 it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not2 because the Lord [Jehovah] hath anointed thee to be captain [prince] over his inheritance?II. The Signs of the Divine Confirmation given to Saul. 1 Samuel 10:2-162When thou art departed [goest] from me to-day, then [om. then] thou shalt [wilt] find two men by Rachel’s sepulchre in... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - 1 Samuel 10:17-27

1 Samuel THE KING AFTER MAN’S HEART 1Sa_10:17 - 1Sa_10:27 . These verses fit on to 1Sa_8:1 - 1Sa_8:22 , 1Sa_9:1 - 1Sa_10:16 , being probably from another source, inserted here because the anointing of Saul, told in them, did occur between Samuel’s dismissal of the people and his summoning of the national assembly which is here related. That private anointing of Saul was the divine call to him individually; the text tells of his public designation to the nation. The two are perfectly... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Samuel 10:14-27

the People Have Their Desire 1 Samuel 10:14-27 Samuel dealt faithfully with the people, reminding them once more of their guilty mistake in demanding a king; and indeed they came to rue their choice. But as they would have it, so it was ordered. We may well ask God not to give us what we desire so earnestly, except as it accords with His purposes of love and wisdom. We have known and believed the love that God hath to us. Sometimes we know His will, at other times we have to confide in... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 10:1-27

On the morning of the day following Saul's meeting with and eating with Samuel, Samuel told him of his election by God to be king of the nation. This communication was made when they were quite alone, even the servant in attendance on them having been sent on before. The terms of the appointment were definite and solemn. It is easy to understand how startling a thing it must have been to this man. Three signs ratifying the authority of the appointment were promised, and all were granted. Thus... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 10:17-25

Samuel Publicly Demonstrates Whom YHWH Has Chosen To Be Their King by Using The Sacred Lot, And Saul Is Acclaimed As King (1 Samuel 10:17-25 ). The private preparation of the young man Saul for his role as war-leader and king of Israel has now taken place. Samuel is now sure that Saul is God’s choice, and the rather diffident Saul has been given a number of signs which have demonstrated the same to him, and has received a secret anointing, followed by an empowering for the task. It was now... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 10:17-27

1 Samuel 10:17-Daniel : . Saul Elected King by Lot.— Continues Deuteronomic narrative, sequel to 1 Samuel 8 (see above). 1 Samuel 10:17-Psalms : a (to “ over us” ). Sequel to 1 Samuel 8 f. Samuel calls an assembly “ unto Yahweh to Mizpah,” i.e. at the sanctuary there, and reproaches them for wanting a king. [In the Deuteronomic document this paragraph was followed by Samuel’ s speech ( 1 Samuel 8:11-Song of Solomon :). Then came . . .] 1 Samuel 10:19 b – 1 Samuel 10:24 . Lots are cast “... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 10:22

They inquired of the Lord; either by Urim or Thummim, which was the usual way of inquiry, Numbers 27:21; 1 Samuel 23:9; 1 Samuel 28:6; or by Samuel, who by his prayer procured an answer. Among the stuff; among the carriages or baggage of the people there assembled. This he might do, because he either had, or at least would be thought to have, a modest sense of his own unworthiness, which was a likely way to commend him to the people. read more