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They said to the messengers who came, Thus shall you tell the men of Jabesh-gilead, Tomorrow, by the time the sun is hot, you shall have deliverance. The messengers came and told the men of Jabesh; and they were glad.
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Spirit-Empowered Leadership
Matthew Henry highlights that Saul's sudden effectiveness was a result of the "Spirit of the Lord" coming upon him. This divine empowerment made him "expert, even without experience." It shows that when God calls someone, He also equips them, turning zeal for His glory and love for His people into swift, decisive action.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The distance from Bezek to Jabesh-gilead was perhaps about twenty miles.
19th Century
Anglican
Tomorrow, by that time the sun be hot. —That is, about noon the army of rescue will be at hand. The distance from Bezek to Jabesh was not …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they said to the messengers that came From Jabeshgilead, that is, Saul and Samuel said to them, as follows:
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The first fruit of Saul's government was the rescue of Jabesh-gilead from the Ammonites. To save their lives, men will part with liberty, and even …
