Charles Spurgeon Commentary 1 Samuel 10
Charles Spurgeon Commentary
1 Samuel 10
Charles Spurgeon Commentary
1 Samuel 10
"Then Samuel took the vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not that Jehovah hath anointed thee to be prince over his inheritance? When thou art departed from me to-day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel`s sepulchre, in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found; and, lo, thy father hath left off caring for the asses, and is anxious for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?" — 1 Samuel 10:1-2 (ASV)
Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance? When thou art departed from me to day, –
He gave Saul some signs by which he could confirm the truth of all that he had spoken to him: When thou art departed from me today, –
"When thou art departed from me to-day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel`s sepulchre, in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found; and, lo, thy father hath left off caring for the asses, and is anxious for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?" — 1 Samuel 10:2 (ASV)
Then you will find two men by Rachel's sepulcher in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah;
It was fitting for Samuel to send Saul, with brilliant prospects opening before him, to the tomb of the mother of his tribe. Oh, that we were all wise enough to think often of our last hours!
Communion with the grave might even help us to communion with heaven. Samuel said to Saul, "You will find two men by Rachel's sepulcher,"—
"When thou art departed from me to-day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel`s sepulchre, in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found; and, lo, thy father hath left off caring for the asses, and is anxious for you, saying, What shall I do for my son? Then shalt thou go on forward from thence, and thou shalt come to the oak of Tabor; and there shall meet thee there three men going up to God to Beth-el, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine:" — 1 Samuel 10:2-3 (ASV)
And they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son? Then shalt thou go on forward from thence, and thou shalt come to the plain of Tabor, and there shall meet thee three men going up to God to Bethel, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine:
Going to offer to God a grain offering and a thank offering. How could Samuel have known all this if God had not anointed his eyes, and made him a seer who could see what others could not see?
"and they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread, which thou shalt receive of their hand." — 1 Samuel 10:4 (ASV)
"You shall take from them your first tribute as a king. They shall give you two loaves of bread, to teach you to avoid all luxury, and not to be a king who delights in delicate and dainty fare. You shall live as the people do."
"After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a band of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a timbrel, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they will be prophesying: and the Spirit of Jehovah will come mightily upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man." — 1 Samuel 10:5-6 (ASV)
After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a tabret, and a pipe, and a harp, before them, and they shall prophesy: and the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them,
You shall speak with enthusiasm about God; moved with a holy passion, you shall speak like a man inspired.
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