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Samuel rose early to meet Saul in the morning; and it was told Samuel, saying, Saul came to Carmel, and, behold, he set him up a monument, and turned, and passed on, and went down to Gilgal.
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A Monument to Self
Commentators unanimously point out that where the text says Saul set up a 'place,' the Hebrew word is 'yad,' which means 'hand' and signifies a monument or trophy. Instead of giving glory to God for the victory, Saul's first act was to build a memorial to his own achievement, revealing a heart full of pride.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A place - Rather, “a monument.” The Hebrew word יד yâd means a “hand,” but is used in the sense of “monument” or “trophy” in [Refe…
19th Century
Anglican
And when Samuel rose early ... —After the revelations of that sad night, the prophet rose, and at once went to seek the g…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when Samuel rose early to meet Saul in the morning Having had no sleep since the revelation of the will of God w…
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