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Selected Verse: 1 Samuel 11:4 - Strong Concordance
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 1Sa 11:4 |
Strong Concordance |
Then came [0935] the messengers [04397] to Gibeah [01390] of Saul [07586], and told [01696] the tidings [01697] in the ears [0241] of the people [05971]: and all the people [05971] lifted up [05375] their voices [06963], and wept [01058]. |
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King James |
Then came the messengers to Gibeah of Saul, and told the tidings in the ears of the people: and all the people lifted up their voices, and wept. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
They came to Gibeah on account of the connection between the Benjamites and the people of Jabesh Judg. 21.
In the ears of the people - They did not even inquire for Saul, so little was he looked upon as king. Sa1 11:5 shows how completely he was still in a private and humble station. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
Then came the messengers to Gibeah - It does not appear that the people of Jabesh-gilead knew any thing of Saul's appointment to the kingdom, for the message is not directed to him but to the people.
The people lifted up their voices and wept - They saw no hope of deliverance, and they expected that their reproach would be laid on all Israel. |
5 And, behold, Saul [07586] came [0935] after [0310] the herd [01241] out of the field [07704]; and Saul [07586] said [0559], What aileth the people [05971] that they weep [01058]? And they told [05608] him the tidings [01697] of the men [0582] of Jabesh [03003].