Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
Verse Takeaways
1
Signs of Insincere Repentance
Commentators unanimously view Saul's confession as insincere and self-serving. Albert Barnes contrasts Saul's fear of punishment with David's later abhorrence for sin itself. Matthew Henry adds that making excuses and worrying more about human reputation than one's standing with God are hallmarks of a false repentance that is not truly seeking forgiveness.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
1 Samuel
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
Commentaries
4
Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 15:24
18th Century
Theologian
I have sinned - Compare 1 Samuel 15:25, 1 Samuel 15:30. How was it that these repeated confessions were una…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 15:24
19th Century
Bishop
I have sinned. —The grave condemnation of the prophet appalled the king. The grounds of the Divine rejection evidently sank deep into Saul…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 15:24
17th Century
Pastor
And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned
This confession of his sin does not appear to be ingenuous, cordial, and si…
Go Ad-Free
Go ad-free and create your own bookmark library
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 15:24–31
17th Century
Minister
There were several signs of hypocrisy in Saul's repentance.
- He pleaded with Samuel only, and seemed most anxious to maintain a good st…