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As they were going down at the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us (and he passed on), but stand you still first, that I may cause you to hear the word of God.

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A Private Commission

Commentators note the deliberate secrecy of this moment. Samuel sends the servant away so he can privately reveal God's plan to Saul. This was to ensure that when Saul was later chosen publicly, it would be clear that the choice came from God, not from Samuel's personal influence. The private anointing precedes the public confirmation.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Samuel 9:27

19th Century

Bishop

That I may show you the word of God. —Saul's wonder at the strange honour and distinction shown to him, a comparatively u…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 9:27

17th Century

Pastor

And as they were going down to the end of the city
That end of it that led the way to the place where Saul was going…

Matthew Henry

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…

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