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But now your kingdom shall not continue: Yahweh has sought him a man after his own heart, and Yahweh has appointed him to be prince over his people, because you have not kept that which Yahweh commanded you.
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The Root of Disobedience
Commentators explain that God's judgment wasn't merely about Saul's illegal sacrifice but the heart behind it. Matthew Henry notes that God saw Saul's unbelief, distrust of divine timing, and pride in justifying his actions. Saul showed no repentance, revealing a heart condition that was rebellious against God's authority. This reminds us that God examines our inner motives, not just our outward religious acts.
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19th Century
Anglican
Now your kingdom shall not continue. —The succession was thus formally transferred elsewhere.
Still, when the word…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But now your kingdom shall not continue That is, in his family, nor in his tribe, but be removed to another:
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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…
