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All the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before Yahweh in Gilgal; and there they offered sacrifices of peace-offerings before Yahweh; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.
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Confirming God's King
Commentators explain this event at Gilgal wasn't a new election but a public confirmation of the king God had already chosen. After Saul's decisive victory, the people formally and joyfully affirmed his leadership "before the Lord," solidifying his role. This shows how God's choice is often followed by public affirmation from His people.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Made Saul king - The Septuagint has another reading, and Samuel anointed Saul king there. The example of David, who, besides his or…
19th Century
Anglican
And there they made Saul king before the Lord in Gilgal.
We must not understand from the Septuagint Version that S…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And all the people went to Gilgal Agreed to the motion, and marched along with Saul and Samuel thither:
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They now honored Saul whom they had despised; and if an enemy is made a friend, that is more to our advantage than to have him slain. The once desp…
