1 Samuel 13:12 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | ASV

therefore said I, Now will the Philistines come down upon me to Gilgal, and I have not entreated the favor of Jehovah: I forced myself therefore, and offered the burnt-offering.

Commentaries

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Therefore said I .
&c.] That is, within himself:

the Philistines will come down now upon me to Gi…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Saul broke the order explicitly given by Samuel (see 1 Samuel 10:8) regarding what should be done in extreme situations. Saul offered s…