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When Samuel saw Saul, Yahweh said to him, Behold, the man of whom I spoke to you! this same shall have authority over my people.
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God's Private Confirmation
Commentators note that God's confirmation to Samuel was a direct, internal communication. Ellicott describes it as a "silent answer" to Samuel's unspoken question, while Gill suggests a "still small voice." This highlights the personal and intimate way God guides His servants, providing clear assurance at the precise moment it's needed.
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19th Century
Anglican
Behold the man. — This verse, it must be remembered, follows closely on 1 Samuel 9:14, with the statements of [Referen…
Baptist
As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when Samuel saw Saul Who could not but take notice of him for his height, and which might give him a suspicion h…
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Presbyterian
Even the maid-servants of the city could direct people to the prophet. They had heard of the sacrifice and could tell of the necessity for Samuel's…
