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Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, Please, where the seer`s house is.
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Saul's Spiritual Ignorance
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon and John Gill find it remarkable that Saul did not recognize Samuel, the most famous prophet in Israel. They suggest this reveals a lack of deep religious devotion. Despite his impressive appearance, Saul was not a man who was familiar with the nation's spiritual leader, indicating a disconnect from the things of God.
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19th Century
Anglican
In the gate. —The Septuagint (Greek Version) here reads, in the midst of the city. It is not improbable that this is the …
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
Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate Either at the door of his own house, just as he was coming out of it, or w…
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Presbyterian
Samuel, that good prophet, was so far from envying Saul or bearing him any ill-will, that he was the first and most eager to do him honour. Both th…
