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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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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 9:5
19th Century
Bishop
The land of Zuph. —This was believed to be in the south-west of Benjamin.
Lest my father ... take thought for us. …
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 9:5
19th Century
Preacher
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…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 9:5
17th Century
Pastor
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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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…