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It came to pass that as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might greet him.
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The Tragic Timing of Impatience
Commentators highlight the tragic timing of this moment. Samuel arrived on the appointed day, just as Saul finished his disobedient sacrifice. Had Saul simply waited a little longer, he would have remained faithful. This serves as a powerful illustration of how impatience and a lack of trust can lead to sin, even when God's provision is just around the corner.
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19th Century
Anglican
Behold, Samuel came. —Scarcely does the sacrificial ceremony appear to have been completed when the seer appeared on the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass, that as soon as he had made an end of offering the burn offering…
Presbyterian
Saul broke the order explicitly given by Samuel (see 1 Samuel 10:8) regarding what should be done in extreme situations. Saul offered s…