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Then Saul fell immediately his full length on the earth, and was sore afraid, because of the words of Samuel: and there was no strength in him; for he had eaten no bread all the day, nor all the night.
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A King's Utter Collapse
Commentators describe Saul's collapse as immediate and total, falling his 'full length upon the earth.' They note this was a result of two factors: the terrifying message he received and his severe physical weakness from fasting all day and night. This illustrates how divine judgment can impact a person physically, emotionally, and spiritually, leaving them with no strength.
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19th Century
Anglican
Then Saul fell straightway all along on the earth. —Until this point, we must understand Saul listening to the prophet’s …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Saul fell straightway all along on the earth Fell at his full length at once, as if he had been thunderstruck, …
Presbyterian
Those who expect any good counsel or comfort, other than from God and in the way of His ordinances, will be as wretchedly disappointed as Saul. Tho…
