1 Samuel 16:5 NASB,NASB

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 16:5

Sanctify yourselves; prepare yourselves in the manner expressed, Exodus 19:14,Exodus 19:15. To the sacrifice, Heb. in the sacrifice, i.e. join with me in this act of worshipping God, and offering this sacrifice, thereby to give thanks for the blessings you have received from him, and to pray for what you want. It seems evident fiat there was something peculiar in Jesse’s invitation. For, first, Both he and his sons were invited, whereas the others are only invited for their own persons.... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:1-5

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES—1 Samuel 16:1. “How long wilt thou mourn,” etc. “These words show that the prophet had not yet been able to reconcile himself to the hidden ways of the Lord; that he was still afraid that the people and kingdom of God would suffer from the rejection of Saul, and that he continued to mourn for Saul, not merely from his own personal attachment to the fallen king, but also, and perhaps still more, from anxiety for the welfare of Israel.” (Keil). “Thine horn.” “A... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Chapter 16So God said to Samuel, How long are you gonna mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from being the king, or reigning over Israel? [This change of attitude, "I've rejected him, now how long are you gonna mourn?"] fill your horn with oil, and go, and I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided a king from among his sons. And Samuel said, Lord if Saul hears I've gone down to anoint someone else to be king, he'll kill me ( 1 Samuel 16:1-2 ).Now that shows you how... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 16:1-23

1 Samuel 16:7 . The Lord said to Samuel. A cloud of proofs demonstrate, that the Eternal Word did personally accompany the holy prophets, and talk with them by voice in open vision. What nation had God so nigh unto them? 1 Samuel 16:13 . Anointed him. David certainly knew that this was the regal unction, and he felt the Spirit accompany it. But critics agree that his brethren did not then so understand it. 1 Samuel 16:15 . An evil spirit from the Lord troubled him. Afterwards, the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Samuel 16:4-18

1 Samuel 16:4-18And Samuel did that which the Lord spake, and came to Bethlehem.Samuel’s visit to Bethlehem1. How much history is entwined around one locality! The very name of a village recalls events most momentous to the world, and fills our minds with the memories of the past. “Man is a materialist, and he tries to give a material magnitude to memorable places; but God chooses any common spot for the cradle of a mighty incident, or the home of a mighty spirit.” “Twenty years ago,” says the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:5

1Sa 16:5 And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice. Ver. 5. I am come to sacrifice unto the Lord. ] This prophets might do, either upon occasion, or without, for the blessing and comfort of certain places and cities. See 1 Samuel 9:12 . Sanctify yourselves. ] By washing your garments; Exo 19:14-15 but especially your hearts: Isa 1:16 prepare... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Samuel 16:5

sanctify yourselves: Exodus 19:10, Exodus 19:14, Exodus 19:15, Leviticus 20:7, Leviticus 20:8, Numbers 11:8, Joshua 3:5, Joshua 7:13, 2 Chronicles 30:17-Proverbs :, Job 1:5, Psalms 26:2-Joshua :, Joel 2:16, 1 Corinthians 11:28 Reciprocal: 1 Kings 2:13 - Comest Zephaniah 1:7 - bid John 11:55 - to purify Acts 5:13 - of read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Samuel 16:5

And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.He sanctified — It seems evident that there was something peculiar in Jesse's invitation. For first, both he and his sons were invited, whereas the others were only invited for their own persons. Secondly, the different phrase here used, that he sanctified these, when he only bade the other sanctify... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 16:1-13

THE ANOINTING OF DAVID, 1 Samuel 16:1-13. We are now about to be introduced to him who figures in the following history as one of the most interesting and honoured personages of the olden time that neighbour of Saul, (1 Samuel 15:28,) that man after Jehovah’s heart, (1 Samuel 13:14,) who is to succeed Saul on the throne of Israel, and be the brightest star in all the host of kings. Soon after his anointing he is providentially introduced into the royal household, and still later, by his victory... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 16:5

5. I am come to sacrifice A purpose the same as that which led him to the city were he first met Saul. See notes on 1 Samuel 9:6; 1 Samuel 9:12. Sanctify yourselves According to the directions of the law, by change of clothes, washings, and abstinence. See Exodus 19:10-15. Jesse and his sons For these particularly the sacrifice was intended, and it is probable, from the acts and words of Samuel on this occasion, that he privately informed Jesse of his object to anoint one of his sons,... read more

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 16:5

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:1-5

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 16:1-23

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Samuel 16:4-18

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 16:5

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Samuel 16:5

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Samuel 16:5

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 16:5

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