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A Private Rooftop Briefing
Commentators explain that housetops in ancient Israel were flat and commonly used for private, important conversations. By taking Saul to this secluded spot, Samuel underscored the significance and confidentiality of their discussion before the public announcement of Saul's kingship.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 9:25
19th Century
Bishop
And when they were come down. —After the public sacrificial meal at which such notable honors were shown to the Benjamite…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 9:24–25
19th Century
Preacher
And Samuel said, Behold that which is left! Set it before you, and eat; for until this time has it been kept for you since I said, I have invit…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 9:25
17th Century
Pastor
And when they came down from the high place into the city ,
&c.] After the feast was ended; and though Ramah itself …
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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…