It happened, while Saul talked to the priest, that the tumult that was in the camp of the Philistines went on and increased: and Saul said to the priest, Withdraw your hand.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Withdraw your hand - that is, “Desist from what you are doing.” In his impatience to join the battle, Saul would not wait for the answer fro…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Withdraw thine hand. —The general's instinct, as we should expect from Saul's character, soon overcame his initial desire…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And it came to pass, while Saul talked with the priest
With Ahiah about bringing the ark, and inquiring before it:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Philistines were, by the power of God, set against one another. The more evident it was that God did all, the more reason Saul had to inquire w…

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