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A Kingdom Rallies
Commentators note the massive size of Saul's army—210,000 men. This stands in stark contrast to his previous force of only 600 men when facing the Philistines. This impressive turnout shows that the nation had recovered its strength and was now rallying behind Saul to obey God's command.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 15:4
18th Century
Theologian
Telaim - Probably the same as “Telem” (Joshua 15:24), one of the most remote cities of Judah, toward the coast of Edom. The name…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 15:4
19th Century
Bishop
In Telaim. —This place is identical with Telem (Joshua 15:24), a place on the southern border of Judah, near the regio…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 15:4
17th Century
Pastor
And Saul gathered the people together
Or "made them to hear" F18 , by the sound of a trumpet; or by sendi…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 15:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The sentence of condemnation against the Amalekites had been issued long before (Exodus 17:14; Deuteronomy 25:19), but they…