But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.
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Barnes' Notes
Presents - The מנחה mı̂nchāh was the token of homage and acknowledgment from the subject to the sovereign, and from the tributary nation to their suzerain. (See 2Sa 8:2, 2Sa 8:6; Jdg 3:17-18; 1Ki…
Adam Clarke
Brought him no presents - They gave him no proofs that they acknowledged either the Divine appointment or his authority. The Arab chiefs are, to this day, when on a march or excursion of any kind,…
Saul's nomination to the throne is here made public, in a general assembly of the elders of Israel, the representatives of their respective tribes at Mizpeh. It is probable that this convention of the…
Cambridge Bible
the children of Belial said Certain worthless fellows (see note on 1Sa 1:16) spoke disparagingly of him, and despised him.
and brought him no presents Cp. 1Ki 10:25; 2Ch 17:5. The refusal of the…
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