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A Lifelong Influence
Commentators emphasize that Samuel's role as a judge didn't end when Saul became king. While he voluntarily stepped back from supreme leadership, his divine authority and influence continued throughout his entire life. On critical occasions, even the king and the nation submitted to his counsel, showing the lasting impact of a life dedicated to God.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 7:15
18th Century
Theologian
Samuel judged Israel... — The repetition of the phrase in 1 Samuel 7:16–17, in connection with Samuel’s circuit, is proof that h…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 7:15
19th Century
Bishop
And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life. — Samuel's influence and supreme power only ended with his life. For a…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 7:15
17th Century
Pastor
And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.
] Not only before Saul was made king, but afterwards; for though h…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 7:13–17
17th Century
Minister
In this great revival of true religion, the ark was neither removed to Shiloh, nor placed with the tabernacle anywhere else. This disregard for the…