David toshio tsumura, the first book of samuel, the new international commentary on the old testament. Study 1 samuel 16 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. So eshbaal was probably born after the time of 1 samuel 14. Samuel delaying his coming, saul offers sacrifice, 8, 9. This appears to be a story only about a childless woman who brings her problem to the lord and finds help. We can tell how men look, but god can tell what they are.
A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 1 samuel. I have looked upon my people, for their cry has reached me. Read 1 samuel 16 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Some of the kenites lived with the israelites judges 1. The anointing of david to be the new king of israel this chapter is the natural continuation of the last one. Saul was rejected from being king, and the spirit of god taken from him, and at the same time an evil spirit from the lord troubled him, terrified or seized him suddenly. The more evident it was that god did all, the more reason saul had to inquire whether god would give him leave to do any thing. David makes jerusalem the political and religious centre of israel 2 samuel 5. We will refer at the end of the note to some of them, while we produce bishop warburtons exposition, which appears to us extremely just. The present division into 1 and 2 samuel has been decried by some scholars. The watchmen of saul those who were sent out as scouts to observe the motions of the army. It was strange that samuel, who had been so disappointed in saul, whose countenance and stature recommended him, should judge of another man by that rule. What is the meaning of a distressing spirit from the lord in the book of 1. Why the book of 1 samuel is important keith simons.
The errant oracle by the kings prophet is explained as. Analysis just what this evil spirit sent by god to torment better. We owe the division of the one volume into two to the septuagint. F1 time marches on regardless of the readiness or unreadiness of men.
Many years later, men translated the bible into the greek language the language of the new testament. Study 1 samuel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Sauls life warns us that we must always remain loyal to god. But the spirit of the lord departed from saul as a spirit of prophecy as at first, as a spirit of wisdom and prudence in civil government, and as a spirit of fortitude and courage, as the targum. Though we do not see this demon physically, the influence of this archrebel permeates our society. The bible sometimes calls the peace offering verse 15 the fellowship or friendship offering. This was probably the same offering as in 1 samuel chapters 1 and 9. Up until this point in biblical history, the israelites have not had a king. Sauls sin was in presumptuously stepping in to perform samuels responsibilities when. Now the spirit of the lord had left saul, and the lord sent a tormenting spirit that filled him with depression and fear.
Book of 1 samuel matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Saul arranged with the prophet samuel to perform sacrifices in an appeal to god to intervene before israel went into battle with the invading philistines. After being raised by the priest eli in temple, samuel becomes gods number one prophet. A man after his own heart a variety of able writers amongst us have lately fully explained and vindicated this expression from the insults of freethinkers. The central drama in 1 samuel 16 is a muchloved story. His servants exhort him to get a skilful harper to play before him, 15, 16. It seems to make god the author of evil, or at least make him responsible for particular evil outcomes. He has been referred to prophetically before as in 1 samuel. This passage also occurs in year bs semicontinuous readings from 12 samuel, where the larger context can be more thoroughly examined.
Samuel made his farewell address chapter 12 after renewing sauls kingship 11. His fame reached the court soon, for saul was inquisitive after such young men, ch. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 samuel 16 and more. You can find the best commentary on 12 samuel for you using the tools on the right side. God makes it clear to samuel that outward appearance is not the criteria for gods choice of king 1 samuel 16.
Ishvi was probably another name for abinadab see 1 chronicles 10. When the eldest son eliab, who was tall and fair, passed before samuel, the prophet thought, surely the lords anointed is now before the lord. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Then said samuel to the people, come, and let us go to gilgal, and renew the kingdom there. He lucidly overviews the history of the modern discussion of the text of 1 samuel, which. The story of davids anointing in 1 samuel 16 follows a traditional biblical storyline in which god shows unexpected favor for a younger sibling, singling out an unlikely candidate. This substantial commentary presents 1 samuel as a sophisticated work of literature, where the reader is challenged with a narrative that is fraught with interpretative possibilities. The first prophetic word he ever uttered was a condemnation of eli, perhaps the only fatherfigure he ever knew 1 samuel 3. When the spirit of god comes upon a man he will make his face to shine. Sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. Behind the paranoid behavior of king saul lurks an evil spirit from the lord 1 sam 16. Even after he successfully led the israelites against the philistines 1 samuel 7, the people came to ask him for a king, adding that his sons were as corrupt as elis 1 samuel 8. His servants exhort him to get a skilful harper to play before him, 15,16. Then samuel said to the people, come, let us go to gilgal and there renew the kingship.
Michael masiello, a great book that i love, but not so much the good book. Now the spirit of the lord had departed from saul, and an evil spirit from the lord tormented him. So good looking, but its really not about that, revgalblogpals. He hates the attitude of lawlessness it produces, as well as the crop of wicked fruit that results from it. One of the primary purposes of sauls reign was to rid the land of the philistines. Sda bible commentary on the books of samuel the first book of samuel otherwise called the first book of the kings introduction following is the introduction to both 1 and 2 samuel, which are parts of one whole. The birth of samuel takes place during the time of anarchy reflected. Many of the most important lessons in 1 samuel become clear when we compare sauls life with davids life. He expects that gods king will be tall, dark, and handsome, so to speak. It is also about us on our lenten journey, flawed humans that we are. Then he consecrated jesse and his sons, and invited them to the sacrifice. Now it happened one day that jonathan the son of saul said to the young man who bore his armor, come, let us go over to the philistines garrison that is on the other side. Then samuel said to the people, come, let us go to gilgal and there renew the kingdom. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk.
Review of tsumuras nicot volume on 1 samuel for his renown. In addition to these more general instructions to saul as israels king, there are the very specific instructions the command of 1 samuel 10. David guzik commentary on 1 samuel 16, where god chooses david as king. Samuel comes and reproves him, and saul excuses himself, 1012. Samuel had retired to his own house in ramah, with a resolution not to appear any more in. But the spirit of the lord departed from saul note the contrast to 1 samuel 16. The prince of all rebellion is satan the devil, also known as the sum of all moral impurities. This is a passage which bothers many folks both believers and nonbelievers. A free bible commentary on the first book of samuel in easyenglish. The name of the book comes from the first important person in. And samuel sent all the people away, each one to his house 1 samuel 10.
Also the millennial lordship of the messiah is prophetically pointed to. Commentaries for 1 samuel chapter 16 samuel sent to bethlehem to jesse. Saul, whom god had rejected, will continue to decline. Samuel is sent from ramah to bethlehem, to anoint david, 1. A narrative commentary hebrew bible monographs keith bodner on. The story of samuel begins with, funnily enough, the birth of samuel. But this is the first mention of his name, which means beloved or loved one. You have not kept the commandment of yahweh your god. Commentary on 1 samuel 16 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Jesse brought each of his first seven sons before samuel to see which son would be anointed as king. David is good looking as it turns out, but this is not the basis for his election by god. The spirit of the lord departs from saul, and an evil spirit comes upon him, 14.
When god told samuel to anoint saul king, he said, 1 samuel 9. But saul made an unlawful sacrifice, and samuel told him, you have done foolishly. He is pleased with the counsel, and desires them to find such a person, 17. Adam clarkes bible commentary 1 samuel 14 1 samuel 1 samuel 15 help fb twitter gr videos gr forums gr youtube. Now the spirit of the lord departed from saul, and an evil spirit from the lord terrorized him. Samuel shows him that god has rejected him from being captain over his people, 14. Now the spirit of the lord departed from saul, and a harmful spirit from the lord tormented him.
Study guide for 1 samuel 16 by david guzik blue letter bible. The next day an evil spirit from god came forcefully on saul. But the spirit of the lord departed from saul, and an evil spirit from the. You can read about this offering in leviticus 3 and 7. In his distinctive literary reading bodner lays special emphasis on the. Japan bible seminarys david toshio tsumura has given us a fine new commentary on 1 samuel. The two books known today as 1 and 2 samuel appear as one volume, in all hebrew manuscripts prepared before 1517. Useful bible studies 1 samuel commentary study guide.