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A Token of Respect, Not a Fee
Commentators explain that the small silver coin was not a payment for services, as if Samuel were a fortune-teller for hire. Samuel did not need their money. Rather, offering a gift was a customary sign of respect and honor when approaching a person of authority or a man of God, acknowledging the value they placed on his office.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 9:8
18th Century
Theologian
The fourth part of a shekel had a value of about sixpence. The shekel was probably divided into four quarters by a cross, much like early En…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 9:8
19th Century
Bishop
The fourth part of a shekel of silver. — “Probably this shekel of silver was roughly stamped, and divided into four quarters by a …
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 9:8–9
19th Century
Preacher
He was a man who looked further ahead than others could; for, under divine inspiration, he could see into the future.
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 9:8
17th Century
Pastor
And the servant answered Saul again, and said
As he had answered him before, when Saul proposed to return home, by t…
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…