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Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house to Gibeah of Saul.
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A Final, Sad Separation
Commentators explain that this verse marks the definitive, physical separation between Samuel and Saul. They depart to their respective hometowns—Samuel to Ramah and Saul to Gibeah. This geographical parting symbolizes the final spiritual and political break between God's prophet and Israel's rejected king.
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Reformed Baptist
Then Samuel went to Ramah His native place, and where was his usual residence.
and Saul went up to his…
Presbyterian
Many think the bitterness of death is past when it has not truly gone; they put that evil day far out of mind, though it is actually very near.
