1Sa 9:1 | Clarke | e4.org | CHAPTER IX Saul's lineage and description; he is sent by his father to seek some lost asses , 1-5. Not finding them, he purposes to go and consult Samuel concerning the proper method of proceeding , 6-14. The Lord informs Samuel that he should anoint Saul king , 15, 16. Samuel invites Saul to dine with him, and informs him that the asses are found; and gives him an intimation that he is to be king , 17-21. Saul dines with Samuel, and afterwards he is taken to the house-top, where both commune together , 22-27. NOTES ON CHAP. IX Verse 1. A mighty man of power. ] Literally, a strong man ; this appears to be the only power he possessed; and the physical strength of the father may account for the extraordinary size of the son. See .

‏ 1 Samuel 9:1

CHAPTER IX

Saul's lineage and description; he is sent by his father to seek some lost asses, 1-5.

Not finding them, he purposes to go and consult Samuel concerning the proper method of proceeding, 6-14.

The Lord informs Samuel that he should anoint Saul king, 15, 16.

Samuel invites Saul to dine with him, and informs him that the asses are found; and gives him an intimation that he is to be king, 17-21.

Saul dines with Samuel, and afterwards he is taken to the house-top, where both commune together, 22-27.

NOTES ON CHAP. IX

Verse 1. A mighty man of power.] Literally, a strong man; this appears to be the only power he possessed; and the physical strength of the father may account for the extraordinary size of the son. See 1Sa 9:2.