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A Meal Fit for a King
Commentators explain that the portion of meat set before Saul, the shoulder, was the part typically reserved for the priest. By giving this choice portion to Saul, Samuel was bestowing the highest honor upon him, signifying the new and exalted role God had chosen for him. This act visually confirmed Saul's special status.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 9:24
18th Century
Theologian
The shoulder and its accompanying parts accurately conveys the meaning. The right shoulder was the priest’s portion in the Levitical sacrifi…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 9:24
19th Century
Bishop
And Samuel said. — “There is an error here in the English translation that requires correction. Although the matter is not one of …
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 9:22–24
19th Century
Preacher
And Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them into the parlour, and made them sit in the chiefest place among them that were bidden, w…
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 9:24
17th Century
Pastor
And the cook took up the shoulder, and that which was upon it ,
&c.] Meaning either, as some think, some sauce that was poured…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 9:18–27
17th Century
Minister
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…