1 Samuel 13:12 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | WEB

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.

Commentaries

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

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…