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Israel's First Standing Army
Commentators explain that this verse marks a pivotal moment: the creation of Israel's first standing army. Rather than relying on temporary militias, Saul established a professional core of 3,000 soldiers. This act of military foresight is seen as laying the groundwork for the powerful armies of David and Solomon.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 13:2
18th Century
Theologian
The situation preceding the events described in this chapter seems to have been a time of relative peace between Israel and the Philistines, since …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 13:2
19th Century
Bishop
Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel. —This is a very important statement, as it tells us of the first beginning o…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 13:2
17th Century
Pastor
Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel
Out of the 300,000 that went with him to fight the Ammonites, and return…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 13:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Saul reigned one year, and nothing particular happened; but in his second year, the events recorded in this chapter took place. For more than a yea…