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

then I said, ‘The Philistines will now come down on me at Gilgal, and I have not made supplication to the Lord.’ Therefore I felt compelled, and offered a 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…