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Summarized Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 11:1-15

Contents: Saul's victories at Jabesh-gilead. Kingdom renewed at Gilgal.

Characters: God, Holy Spirit, Saul, Samuel, Nahash.

Conclusion: Unless the Christian has forsaken his covenant with God, there is no occasion for his courting a covenant with the world by compromise. Through our King, we may have the victory.

Key Word: Compromise (covenant) rejected, 1 Samuel 11:1; 1 Samuel 11:13.

Strong Verses: 1 Samuel 11:6; 1 Samuel 11:13.

Striking Facts: The right eye is the eye of faith. The left eye was covered with the shield. By the compromise they would be unfitted to fight. Thus Satan seeks to cripple the follower of Christ in service. A compromising saint is always blind in one eye.

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See also 1 Samuel 11:1-15 in other biblical comments:

  • Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

    CHAPTER XI _Nahash, king of the Ammonites, besieges Jabesh-gilead; and_ _proposes to its inhabitants the most degrading conditions of_ _peace_, 1, 2. _They apply to their brethren for help_, 3, 4....

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    Nahash was king of the children of Ammon, as appears from 1 Samuel 12:12. He seems to have been connected with the family of David, since Abigail, David’s sister, was “the daughter (perhaps granddaugh...

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    4. THE KING'S FIRST VICTORY AND THE RENEWAL OF THE KINGDOM AT GILGAL CHAPTER 11 _ 1. The victory over Ammon (1 Samuel 11:1)_ 2. The kingdom renewed (1 Samuel 11:12) Nahash the Ammonite encamped aga...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    1 SAMUEL 11. SAUL DELIVERS JABESH-GILEAD AND IS MADE KING. (J) continues the ancient narrative, sequel to 1 Samuel 10:16. Putting aside 1 Samuel 11:12, inserted by an editor to connect this chapter wi...

  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

    THE MEN. _Hebrew 'enosh._ App-14. Those who had not obeyed the summons of Judges 21:8 were extinguished, and their daughters given to remnant of Benjamin. This gave them. claim on Saul, who was. Benja...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    1 Samuel 11:1-11. Saul's victory over the Ammonites 1. _Then_ Simply AND. There is nothing in the Hebrew text to mark whether the interval was long or short. The Sept. however omits the words "But he...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    THEN NAHASH THE AMMONITE— Saul had not long to wait for an occasion to shew himself worthy of the kingdom of Israel. Nahash, a king or general of the Ammonites, came against Israel. This was one of th...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    Samuel's Retirement from the Judgeship, 1 Samuel 11:1 to 1 Samuel 12:25. Jabesh-gilead Attacked. 1 Samuel 11:1-3 Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabesh-gilead: and all the men...

  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

    _THEN NAHASH THE AMMONITE CAME UP, AND ENCAMPED AGAINST JABESH-GILEAD: AND ALL THE MEN OF JABESH SAID UNTO NAHASH, MAKE A COVENANT WITH US, AND WE WILL SERVE THEE._ Then Nahash the Ammonite came up -...

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    SAUL SUBDUES THE AMMONITES This chapter is entirely in the spirit of the narratives in Judges; from 1 Samuel 11:15, it seems to be independent of 1 Samuel 10 but 1 Samuel 11:12 points back to...

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    NAHASH] It is very doubtful if this is the Nahash of 2 Samuel 10:2....

  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

    ISRAEL’S FIRST KING 1 SAMUEL _HELEN POCOCK_ CHAPTER 11 SAUL RESCUES THE TOWN OF JABESH V1 Nahash was an *Ammonite. He went with his army to seize the town of Jabesh in the country of Gilead. Th...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    NAHASH THE AMMONITE. — Nahash was king of the children of Ammon (see 1 Samuel 12:12). This royal family was in some way related to David (see 2 Samuel 17:25; 1 Chronicles 2:16). At the time of David’s...

  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

    וַ יַּ֗עַל נָחָשׁ֙ הָֽ עַמֹּונִ֔י וַ יִּ֖חַן

  • Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

    CHAPTER XV. _ THE RELIEF OF JABESH-GILEAD._ 1 Samuel 11:1. PRIMITIVE though the state of society was in those days in Israel, we are hardly prepared to find Saul following the herd in the field afte...

  • Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

    THE NEW KING'S GOOD BEGINNING 1 Samuel 11:1 A hundred years before, the Ammonites had been defeated by Jephthah; now they were beleaguering Jabesh-gilead. Help seemed impossible. But when the Spirit...

  • G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

    It would seem as though Saul, going down as he did to his house in Gibeah, did not take up the active responsibilities of the kingship until the Ammonite invasion occurred. This would seem to have sti...

  • Geneva Study Bible Commentary

    Then Nahash the Ammonite (a) came up, and encamped against Jabeshgilead: and all the men of Jabesh said unto Nahash, Make a covenant with us, and we will serve thee. (a) After that Saul was chosen ki...

  • George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary

    After this. So far is omitted in the Hebrew, &c., but we find it in most editions of the Septuagint and in Josephus. (Calmet) --- Fight. He had threatened an invasion before, and had perhaps (Haydock)...

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    CONTENTS This Chapter opens with an account of Israel's distress, by reason Of the Ammonites' daring encampment against Jabesh-Gilead. The Gileadites are disposed to submit to the Ammonites, but their...

  • Introductory Lectures - Commentary by William Kelly

    We have already seen that the desire and deliberate decision of the people for a king was a direct blow at the government of God in Israel; but the time was come to permit the will of the people to ha...

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    As yet all goes well with Saul; he does not take vengeance on those who oppose him. Before his faith is tried, his natural character would gain him favour with men. And now, in those things which have...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    THEN NAHASH THE AMMONITE CAME UP, AND ENCAMPED AGAINST JABESHGILEAD,.... A month after, as in the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions, that is, a month after Saul was chosen king; so Josephus p: thi...

  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

    Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabeshgilead: and all the men of Jabesh said unto Nahash, Make a covenant with us, and we will serve thee. Ver. 1. _Then Nahash the Ammonite cam...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _Then_ That is, about that time; for that this happened before, and was the occasion of their desire of a king, may seem from 1 Samuel 12:12; although it is possible that Nahash's preparation might ca...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Nahash offereth them of Iabesh Gilead a reprochfull condition. 4 They send messengers and are deliuered by Saul. 12 Saul thereby is confirmed, and his kingdome renewed. 1 THEN Nahash the Ammonite...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    Then Nahash, the Ammonite, the king of the children of Ammon living in the territory east of Jordan, CAME UP, undertook a campaign of war, very likely with the object of avenging his people for the de...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    THE SUMMONING OF THE PEOPLE...

  • Leslie M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

    The first test of Saul's prowess is made by Nahash, the Ammonite. His name means "serpent" and Ammon means "peoplish." This expression "peoplish" reminds us of humanism, which makes everything of man...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    1-11 The first fruit of Saul's government was the rescue of Jabesh-gilead from the Ammonites. To save their lives, men will part with liberty, and even consent to have their eyes put out; is it then...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    1 SAMUEL CHAPTER 11 Nahash besiegeth them of Jabesh-gilead; offereth them a reproachful condition; they have seven days granted them to consult and seek relief; they send messengers to Saul, 1 SAMUEL...

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    1 Samuel 11:1 Nahash H5176 Ammonite H5984 up H5927 (H8799) encamped H2583 (H8799) Jabesh H3003 Gilead H1568 men...

  • Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    1 Samuel 11:1. _Then Nahash._ Septuagint: “Then within about a month Nahash, &c.” 1 Samuel 11:2. _That I may thrust out all your right eyes._ This was a cruel reply to men who solicited a covenant. Jo...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _Then Nahash the Ammonite came up._ THE IMMEDIATE CONSEQUENCES OF A NATIONAL REJECTION OF GOD In the opening verses of this chapter we see the result of disobedience. Instead of happiness for Israel...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    1 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 1 SAMUEL 11:1 Saul’s victory over the Ammonites confirms his kingship. ⇐ ⇔...

  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.— 1 Samuel 11:1. “NAHASH.” He was king of the children of Ammon, as appears from 1 Samuel 12:12; 2 Samuel 10:1;...

  • The Pulpit Commentaries

    CONFIRMATION OF SAUL IN THE KINGDOM (1Sa 11:1-15; 1 Samuel 12:1.). EXPOSITION THE DEFEAT OF THE AMMONITES (1

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    Now in the study last we came to the place where Saul was anointed king over Israel. We remember at the time of his anointing that he was hiding in the stuff. So as Samuel got ready to present, you kn...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    1 Kings 20:34; 1 Samuel 12:12; 1 Samuel 31:11; Deuteronomy 23:3;...

  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

    Then — That is, about that time; for that this happened before, and was the occasion of their desire of a king, may seem from 1 Samuel 12:12, although it is possible, that Nahash's preparation, might...

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