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

So I said, ‘The Philistines are ready to march against us at Gilgal, and I haven’t even asked for the Lord’s help!’ So I felt compelled to offer the burnt offering myself before you came.”

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…