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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 11:9
18th Century
Theologian
The distance from Bezek to Jabesh-gilead was perhaps about twenty miles.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 11:9
19th Century
Bishop
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 …
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 11:9
17th Century
Pastor
And they said to the messengers that came
From Jabeshgilead, that is, Saul and Samuel said to them, as follows:
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 11:1–11
17th Century
Minister
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 …