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Fortune vs. Duty
Matthew Henry points out that people are often more eager to solve worldly problems (like finding lost donkeys) than to address their spiritual needs. Many would rather have their fortune told than be instructed in their duty. This moment serves as a check on our own priorities, urging us to seek God for our salvation as earnestly as we do for our temporal concerns.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 9:10
19th Century
Bishop
To the city. The name of the city where Samuel and Saul first met in this strange way is not given. Still, the impression the narr…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 9:10–12
19th Century
Preacher
So they went unto the city where the man of God was. And as they went up the hill to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 9:10
17th Century
Pastor
Then said Saul to his servant, well said
Or "good is your word" F4 , you have well spoken; it is a good p…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 9:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Saul readily went to seek his father's asses. His obedience to his father was praiseworthy. His servant proposed that, since they were now at Ramah…