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Samuel arose, and got him up from Gilgal to Gibeah of Benjamin. Saul numbered the people who were present with him, about six hundred men.
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The High Cost of Sin
Commentators highlight the immediate consequence of Saul's sin. His act of disobedience led to a massive desertion, with his army shrinking from thousands to a mere 600 men. Scholars like Ellicott and Gill see this as the beginning of divine punishment, demonstrating how a leader's lack of faith can quickly demoralize and scatter their people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Samuel arose - Saul could not return to his own station at Michmash, since it was occupied by the Philistines; so, perhaps by Samuel’s advic…
19th Century
Anglican
And Samuel arose. The close union between the prophet and the king had been disturbed by Saul's unhappy, self-willed cond…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Samuel arose Seemingly in wrath and displeasure, not staying to offer up the peace offerings which remained; and…
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