therefore said I, Now will the Philistines come down on me to Gilgal, and I haven`t entreated the favor of Yahweh: I forced myself therefore, and offered the burnt offering.

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore said I .
&c.] That is, within himself:

the Philistines will come down now upon me to Gi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Saul broke the order explicitly given by Samuel (see 1 Samuel 10:8) regarding what should be done in extreme situations. Saul offered s…

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