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When the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard concerning him that which the Philistines had done to Saul,
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A Legacy of Gratitude
Commentators unanimously highlight this as a remarkable act of gratitude. The people of Jabesh-Gilead remembered how King Saul had saved their city from the Ammonites years earlier (1 Samuel 11). Their brave response to rescue his body from shame demonstrates that good deeds can have a powerful, lasting impact, inspiring loyalty and courage long after the fact.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When the inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead heard... — See 1 Samuel 11:1–15. This is a touching and rare example of national gratitude…
19th Century
Anglican
The inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead. The memory of the splendid act of valor of their young king Saul, when he bravely rescued their …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead Who lived on the other side Jordan, about eight miles from Bethshan, according t…
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The Scripture does not mention what became of the souls of Saul and his sons after they were dead, but only of their bodies. Secret things do not b…
