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They said, You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything of any man`s hand.
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A 'Cloudless Sunset' of Integrity
Commentators highlight how the people unanimously cleared Samuel of any wrongdoing, confirming his integrity. Charles Spurgeon describes this as a 'cloudless sunset' to a life of faithful service. This serves as an inspiring goal for believers: to live with such honesty and self-consecration that their character is beyond reproach.
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19th Century
Baptist
In the most solemn way, they cleared him; when he rendered to them the account of his stewardship, they all bore witness that everything had been d…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they said One in the name of the rest, or they all cried out as one man:
you have not defraud…
Presbyterian
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…
