Verse 27
27. Children of Belial Worthless, envious persons. See on chap. 1 Samuel 1:16.
Brought him no presents The marginal references here show how uniform a custom it was for persons to show their obedience or respect to one of high position, particularly to a king, by bringing him a present. To neglect such token of honour would be to treat a monarch with contempt.
He held his peace Literally, he was as being deaf. He maintained a prudent reserve, deeming it inexpedient and unwise to begin his reign by using his royal power to crush a few worthless fellows, who were unworthy, at present, of so much attention. But while, perhaps, only a few were outspoken in their disloyalty, it seems from what followed that there was quite a widespread disaffection; and Saul’s public inauguration and solemn consecration as the Lord’s anointed were reserved for a more suitable occasion. See on 1 Samuel 11:14.
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