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Faithfulness in Small Duties
Commentators praise Saul's obedience to his father. Even as the son of a wealthy and powerful man, he readily undertook the mundane task of searching for lost donkeys. Charles Spurgeon emphasizes that faithfulness in small, everyday duties often prepares a person for the greater responsibilities God has planned for them.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 9:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
He was diligent in his father's service, even though that service meant a fruitless journey in search of some straying donkeys. As he was then fait…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 9:3
17th Century
Pastor
And the asses of Kish, Saul's father, were lost
Had got out of the stables or fields, in which they were kept, and s…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 9:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Saul readily went to seek his father's asses. His obedience to his father was praiseworthy. His servant proposed that, since they were now at Ramah…