Give us seven days’ respite; which it is very probable, and Josephus and others affirm, that Nahash granted, out of a foolish self-confidence, and contempt of the broken condition of the Israelites, which he thought utterly unable to give them any relief; at least, in so short a time. read more
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.—1 Samuel 11:1. “Nahash.” He was king of the children of Ammon, as appears from 1 Samuel 12:12; 2 Samuel 10:1-2; 2 Samuel 17:27. He seems to have been connected with the family of David, since Abigail, David’s sister, was the daughter (perhaps meaning grand-daughter), of Nahash (2 Samuel 17:25; 1 Chronicles 2:16-17), and perhaps, in consequence of this connection, was very friendly to David. Even after the destructive war with his son Harun, in which Uriah fell,... read more
Now in the study last we came to the place where Saul was anointed king over Israel. We remember at the time of his anointing that he was hiding in the stuff. So as Samuel got ready to present, you know, the trumpet fanfare and all, "And now you're king," and the curtains opened kind of a thing, there's nobody there.So Samuel said, "Lord what's going on? We got the right man? Is this the right day?"The Lord said, "He's over hiding in the stuff." So they went over and got him, and brought Saul... read more
1 Samuel 11:1 . Then Nahash. Septuagint: “Then within about a month Nahash, &c.” 1 Samuel 11:2 . That I may thrust out all your right eyes. This was a cruel reply to men who solicited a covenant. Josephus remarks, that this would disqualify them for every thing, except taking care of their flocks and agriculture, because in war they almost veiled the left eye with their shields; and the right eye being lost, they could not keep their guard against a foe. This is much the same as the... read more
1 Samuel 11:1-11Then Nahash the Ammonite came up. The immediate consequences of a national rejection of GodIn the opening verses of this chapter we see the result of disobedience. Instead of happiness for Israel; we fear that the invasion of which we now read, is but too prophetic of those awful retributions which Samuel declared should come upon their wilful rejection of the Divine Being. We take these words as illustrative of the consequences of a national rejection of God.I. That when a... read more
1Sa 11:1 Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabeshgilead: and all the men of Jabesh said unto Nahash, Make a covenant with us, and we will serve thee. Ver. 1. Then Nahash the Ammonite came up. ] After long preparations, 1Sa 12:12 and for the old hatred, Eze 25:15 and upon the old claim, Jdg 11:13 as also to revenge the overthrow then given them by Jephthah. And encamped against Jabeshgilead. ] Because it lay near to their country, and had been much weakened by that cruel... read more
1Sa 11:2 And Nahash the Ammonite answered them, On this [condition] will I make [a covenant] with you, that I may thrust out all your right eyes, and lay it [for] a reproach upon all Israel. Ver. 2. On this condition will I make a covenant. ] Slaves he would make them, and perpetually so, - stigmatical slaves, utterly disabled to deliver themselves out of his hands. That I may thrust out all your right eyes. ] This was most inhuman and insolent. The devil - as another Nahash, which signifieth... read more
1Sa 11:3 And the elders of Jabesh said unto him, Give us seven days’ respite, that we may send messengers unto all the coasts of Israel: and then, if [there be] no man to save us, we will come out to thee. Ver. 3. Give us seven days’ respite.] This the tyrant yielded unto, non ex pietate, sed ex animositate, which proved to be his ruin. Pride goeth before destruction. Meanwhile the men of Jabeshgilead tempted God in setting him a time; but he helped them nevertheless, and made way thereby for... read more
Nahash: In the Vulgate this chapter begins thus: Et factum est quasi post mensem, "And it came to pass about a month after;" which is also the reading of the principal copies of the Septuagint; and is also found in Josephus, though it appears to be of little authority. 1 Samuel 12:12, Judges 10:7, Judges 11:8-Micah : Jabeshgilead: 1 Samuel 31:11-1 Chronicles :, Judges 21:8, 10-25 Make: Genesis 26:28, Exodus 23:32, Deuteronomy 23:3, 1 Kings 20:34, Job 41:4, Isaiah 36:16, Ezekiel 17:13 ... read more
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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 11:2
That I may thrust out all your right eyes; partly for a reproach, as it here follows; and partly to disable them from managing offensive weapons in battle; for their left eye served only or chiefly for defence, being covered by those large shields which then they used, and held in their left hand. He leaves them one eye, that they might be fit to serve him in any mean and base office. read more