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A Clear Handover of Power
Samuel begins his farewell by affirming Saul's new role: "the king walketh before you." Commentators explain this phrase signifies a complete transfer of authority. Saul is now the nation's guide in all matters, like a shepherd leading his flock. Samuel isn't clinging to power but is publicly acknowledging the new reality.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 12:2
18th Century
Theologian
My sons are with you - Possibly, however, a tinge of humiliation at the rejection of himself and his family, mixed with a desire to recommen…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 12:2
19th Century
Bishop
And now, behold, the king walks before you. —No doubt, here pointing to Saul by his side. The term “walks before you” implied generally th…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 12:2
19th Century
Preacher
"My sons come here today, not as my successors, but as fellow subjects with you of your newly-chosen king; they are not in opposition to him any mo…
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 12:2
17th Century
Pastor
And now, behold, the king walks before you
He invested with his office, and in the exercise of it, and goes in and o…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 12:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Samuel not only cleared his own character but set an example before Saul, while he showed the people their ingratitude to God and to himself. There…