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When they had come to the land of Zuph, Saul said to his servant who was with him, Come, and let us return, lest my father leave off caring for the donkeys, and be anxious for us.
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A Glimpse of Saul's Heart
Commentators unanimously point to this moment as a positive reflection of Saul's early character. His desire to return home, not from frustration but from concern for his father's potential anxiety, shows a "tender regard" and "great considerateness." Before his kingship, Saul is presented as a thoughtful and dutiful son.
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1 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
The land of Zuph. —This was believed to be in the south-west of Benjamin.
Lest my father ... take thought for us. …
Baptist
There was evidently in Saul, at that time, a great considerateness of spirit; he wished to save his father from having any painful anxiety concerni…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when they were come to the land of Zuph In which was Ramathaimzophim, the native place of Samuel, ([Reference 1 …
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Presbyterian
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…
