This man; so mean a person, and of the weakest of all the tribes. Brought him no presents; as subjects in those times and places used to do to their kings; see 1 Kings 10:25; 2 Chronicles 17:5; Matthew 2:11; and as Saul’s mean condition, herewith they upbraided him, required. He held his peace; thereby manifesting his prudence and clemency, which was of great use in the beginning of his government. read more
1 Samuel 10:22. “They inquired of the Lord … and the Lord answered.” “The inquiry was made through the high priest, by means of the Urim and Thummim. There can be no doubt that in a gathering of the people for so important a purpose, the high priest would also be present, even though this is not expressly stated.” (Keil). “The high-priest’s office was vacant, some other, not Samuel, who presided over the assembly and the election, but a priest, in the high priestly robes, conducted the solemn... read more
Chapter 10Samuel took a vial of oil, and he poured it over Saul, over his head, and he kissed him, and he said, Is it not because the Lord has anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance? Now when you depart from me today, when you get by Rachel's tomb, you're going to see two men; and they will say to you, The donkeys that you were looking for have been found: and, your father's no longer worried about the donkeys, but he's worried about you. Then as you go on forward from there, you're... read more
1 Samuel 10:1 . Captain. This refers to his command, as a fighting captain. The title of king was superior to that of na g id, or captain. 1 Samuel 10:3 . To Bethel. The people would, and did worship at this hallowed altar, where God had spoken to Jacob their father. Genesis 28:0. 1 Samuel 10:5 . A company of prophets, called in other places, the sons of the prophets. They were returning from a sacrifice at the hill, where the ark was placed, and gladdened the road with music and... read more
1 Samuel 10:26-27And there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched.But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us. Public opinion in reference to the new KingI. The sympathy of Saul’s friends. There are times in the life of man when the sympathy of a friend is of priceless value. At critical junctures of our history, in times of sorrow or in seasons of joy, it is most acceptable.1. This sympathy was human. “There went with him a band of men.” Potent as are... read more
1 Samuel 10:27But the children of Belial said. The sons of BelialThe word Belial is found but once in the New Testament (2 Corinthians 6:15). In the Hebrew of the Old Testament it is found twenty-seven times. It is several times translated wicked (Deuteronomy 15:9; Job 34:18; Psalms 101:3; Nehemiah 1:11; Neh 1:15). It is also rendered ungodly (Proverbs 16:17; Proverbs 19:28). It is twice rendered ungodly men (2 Samuel 22:5; Psalms 18:4). In Psalms 12:8, it is rendered evil, and in Proverbs... read more
1Sa 10:27 But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace. Ver. 27. But the children of Belial. ] Aweless, lawless, yokeless. Despised him. ] Vilified and nullified him, as a king of clouts. a So they were never content. Thus they slighted manna and the Messiah. But he held his peace. ] Or, He heard them not. This was kingly indeed. What could great Alexander have done more? or Augustus Caesar? or Queen... read more
children: 1 Samuel 2:12, 1 Samuel 11:12, Deuteronomy 13:13, 2 Samuel 20:1, 2 Chronicles 13:7, Acts 7:35, Acts 7:51, Acts 7:52 brought him: 2 Samuel 8:2, 1 Kings 4:21, 1 Kings 10:25, 2 Chronicles 17:5, Psalms 72:10, Matthew 2:11 he held his peace: or, he was as though he had been deaf, Psalms 38:13, Isaiah 36:21, Matthew 27:12-2 Chronicles : Reciprocal: Genesis 34:5 - now his Genesis 37:8 - reign over us Judges 3:15 - sent a present Judges 11:5 - to fetch Judges 19:22 - sons of Belial 1... read more
But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.No presents — As subjects in those times used to do to their kings. This was an evidence both of his humility, and the mercifulness of his disposition. So Christ held his peace, in the day of his patience. But there is a day of recompense coming. read more
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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