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A Gift of Honor, Not a Fee
Commentators explain that Saul's concern about a gift was not about paying a fee for service. It was a deeply ingrained cultural custom to offer a present as a sign of respect and homage when approaching a person of high standing, like a prophet. This act honored the 'man of God' and his office, rather than serving as a transaction.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 9:7
18th Century
Theologian
Gifts of bread or meat were as common as gifts of money (Hosea 3:2).
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 9:7
19th Century
Bishop
What shall we bring? — It might seem strange at first that someone like Samuel should be approached with presents, but the custom …
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 9:7
19th Century
Preacher
He says nothing about any money that he may have had in his own pocket, and again his servant has to lead the way.
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 9:7
17th Century
Pastor
Then Saul said to his servant, but behold, if we go
The Targum is, "if he receives money," which it seems Saul was…
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…