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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 15:12
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 15:12
19th Century
Bishop
And when Samuel rose early ... —After the revelations of that sad night, the prophet rose, and at once went to seek the g…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 15:12
17th Century
Pastor
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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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.…