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An Unfinished Altar
Several commentators, citing ancient Jewish scholars, suggest the original Hebrew implies Saul only began to build this altar but did not finish it. His haste to pursue the Philistines interrupted this act of worship, showing his impulsiveness and perhaps an incomplete devotion even in his attempt to honor God.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 14:35
18th Century
Theologian
And Saul built ... - That is, from the great stone they had rolled into place to slaughter the oxen and sheep on, he began to build an altar…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 14:35
19th Century
Bishop
The same was the first altar that he built ... —More accurately, as in margin, the same he began to build as an altar…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 14:35
17th Century
Pastor
And Saul built an altar to the Lord
To offer peace offerings upon, in thankfulness for the victory obtained over his…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 14:24–35
17th Century
Minister
Saul's severe order was very unwise; if it gained time, it lost strength for the pursuit. Such is the nature of our bodies that daily work cannot b…