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A Prophet's Reputation
Commentators note that Samuel was honored for two key reasons. First, his prophecies were known to be completely reliable, as everything he said came true. Second, he was accessible and kind, so much so that a servant felt comfortable seeking his help for a common problem like lost livestock. This combination of divine accuracy and an approachable character earned him the people's trust.
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 9:6
19th Century
Bishop
A man of God. —When Saul determined to give up the search for his father’s asses, he was in the neighborhood of the city of Samuel…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 9:6
19th Century
Preacher
In this case, as in so many others, the servant seems to have had more grace than his young master, because he knew of Samuel the prophet, and he k…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 9:6
17th Century
Pastor
And he said unto him
That is, the servant of Saul:
behold, now, there is in this city a man of Go…
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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…