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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 12 - Introduction

Samuel, being grown old, testifies his integrity before the people; reproves them for their ingratitude, and exhorts them to future obedience. At his prayer, the Lord sends thunder and rain in harvest-time: the people entreat him to pray to God for them, which he promises to do.

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See also 1 Samuel 12 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    1 Samuel 12:1-25. Samuel's farewell address to the people The assembly at Gilgal marks an important epoch in Jewish history. It ratified the work of the assembly at Mizpah, finally closed the period...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 12 1 Samuel 12:1-5 _Samuel reviews his career._ Although Samuel had many more years of service to give to his people, they had rejected him as being their most prominent leader. T...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 Ephrathite. (e-34) Or 'Ephraimite,' the Levites being considered as belonging to the tribe in which they lived. see Judges 17:7 ....

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XII. (1 Samuel 12:1) Samuel’s Defence of his past Career — He Rehearses the Story of Israel, and shows, in asking for an earthly King, how ungrateful the People are to the Heavenly King — The Miracul...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO FIRST SAMUEL 12 In this chapter Samuel, resigning the government to Saul, asserts the integrity with which he had performed his office, and calls upon the people of Israel to attest i...

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

    _A.M. 2909. B.C. 1095._ Samuel clears himself from all imputation of abusing the power which he now resigns to Saul, 1 Samuel 12:1. He reminds them of the great things God had done, 1 Samuel 12:6. He...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Samuel testifieth his integritie. 6 Hee reprooueth the people of ingratitude. 16 He terrifieth them with thunder in haruest time. 20 He comforteth them in Gods mercy. 1 AND Samuel saide vnto all...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Samuel testifies his integrity. (1-5) Samuel reproves the people. (6-15) Thunder sent in harvest time. (16-25)...

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