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Saul`s uncle said to him and to his servant, Where went you? He said, To seek the donkeys; and when we saw that they were not found, we came to Samuel.
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An Ambitious Uncle
Commentators suggest Saul's uncle was the soon-to-be-famous Abner (or his father, Ner). Unlike Saul's unassuming father, this uncle is portrayed as ambitious and observant. His pointed questions imply he may have already heard rumors or noticed a significant change in Saul, adding a layer of political and family intrigue to the story.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
From the order of the narrative and the mention of Saul’s servant, it appears that Saul found his uncle at the high place. Perhaps some solemn cere…
19th Century
Anglican
Saul’s uncle. —Most probably, this uncle was the subsequently famous Abner—so Ewald, Josephus, and others. Kish, the father of Sau…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Saul's uncle said to him, and to his servant, whereyou went ?Since they had been …
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