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Now when Saul had taken the kingdom over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and wherever he turned himself, he put [them] to the worse.

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Saul Becomes King in Deed

Commentators explain that this verse marks a turning point. After his victory over the Philistines, Saul transitioned from being a king "in name only" to a king "in deed." He fully assumed the responsibilities of leadership, dedicating himself to military campaigns to defend Israel from all its surrounding enemies.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Samuel 14:47

18th Century

Theologian

The preceding narrative shows that before this time, Saul had been king in name only, as his country was occupied by the Philistines. He could only…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Samuel 14:47

19th Century

Bishop

So Saul took the kingdom over Israel. —Some expositors closely connect this verse with the successful termination of the …

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 14:47

17th Century

Pastor

So Saul took the kingdom over Israel
Which seemed to be almost taken from him when he was shut up in Gibeah, and the…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 14:47–52

17th Century

Minister

Here is a general account of Saul's court and camp. He had little reason to be proud of his royal dignity, nor did any of his neighbors have cause …

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