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After these things he gave them judges until Samuel, the prophet.

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Commentators note a chronological difficulty with the "450 years" mentioned here compared to 1 Kings 6:1. Scholars suggest Paul was likely using the common Jewish historical understanding of his time or speaking in round numbers. His goal was not to give a precise timeline but to make a theological point about God's faithfulness through history. The focus is on God's work, not the exact number of years.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 13:20

18th Century

Theologian

He gave unto them judges. These men were raised up in an extraordinary manner to administer the affairs of the nation, to defend …

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 13:20

And after these things (κα μετα ταυτα). That is, the time of the Judges then began. Cf. Jud 2:16.

Until Samuel the …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 13:20

19th Century

Bishop

After that he gave unto them judges . . .—The statement in the text, assigning 450 years to the period of the judges, and apparent…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Acts 13:20–21

19th Century

Preacher

And after that he gave to them judges for about four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet. And afterward they desired a king:

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 13:20

Paul’s exhortation begins with a review of Israel’s history that emphasizes the pattern of God’s redemptive activity from Abraham to David. It is a…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Acts 13:20

16th Century

Theologian

He gave them judges. Under this name, Scripture includes rulers and governors; and this is another testimony to God's infinite goodness to…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 13:20

17th Century

Pastor

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Acts 13:14–31

17th Century

Minister

When we come together to worship God, we must do so not only through prayer and praise, but also by reading and hearing the word of God. Merely rea…