The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Samuel 13:17
1 Samuel 13:17The spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies.The spoilersSaul is reproved for his haste, his presumption, and his disobedience. Samuel then departs to Gibeah, and the nation are for a time, notwithstanding Saul’s valour, reduced to great straits under the rule of the Philistines. “The spoilers,” too, “came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies,” spreading desolation over the whole country. At last, by the brilliant valour of Jonathan and... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Samuel 13:13-14
1 Samuel 13:13-14And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the Lord.Folly illustrated by the character of SaulWe perhaps, had we possessed no ulterior information, might have been disposed to expect that, when the Searcher of hearts cast His eye over the twelve tribes in quest of a man whom He might appoint to be ruler over His people; He would select one conspicuous for piety, and prepared by steadfast faith to meet the trials with which his... read more