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Samuel came to Saul; and Saul said to him, Blessed be you of Yahweh: I have performed the commandment of Yahweh.
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Justifying Disobedience
Commentators agree that Saul's confident greeting, "I have performed the commandment of Jehovah," was a deliberate attempt to justify his actions. Scholars like Ellicott and Henry note that Saul was likely conscious of his failure but tried to present a facade of obedience to avoid rebuke. This serves as a warning against the human tendency to justify our own sin rather than confessing it.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Since Gilgal was within 15 miles of Ramah, Samuel could have easily come from there that morning. Until now, self-will and rashness had been Saul’s…
19th Century
Anglican
Blessed be thou of the Lord.—Saul must have been fully conscious that he had failed to carry out the will and command of …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Samuel came to SaulAt Gilgal:
and Saul said to him, blessed be you of the Lord ;signifying tha…
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