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God's Direct Revelation
Commentators note that this phrase, 'the word of Jehovah came,' signifies a direct and authoritative revelation. Scholars suggest this divine communication to Samuel could have occurred through a dream, a vision, or even an audible voice, underscoring the various ways God speaks to His chosen messengers.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 15:10
19th Century
Bishop
Then came the word ... —Very likely in a dream.
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 15:10
17th Century
Pastor
Then came the word of the Lord to Samuel
The word of prophecy, as the Targum; this came to him in a dream or vision,…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 15:10–23
17th Century
Minister
Repentance in God is not a change of mind, as it is in us, but a change of method. The change was in Saul; He is turned back from following me.…