But Samuel replied, “I will not go back with you! Since you have rejected the Lord’s command, he has rejected you as king of Israel.”

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I will not return with thee. —Samuel too clearly sees what are the true sources of Saul’s repentance, and refuses at first. It was only, a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Samuel said to Saul, I will not return with you
Not being satisfied with his repentance and confession, he still…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

There were several signs of hypocrisy in Saul's repentance.

  1. He pleaded with Samuel only, and seemed most anxious to maintain a good st…