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1 Samuel 15:2

1 Samuel 15:2
Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid wait for him in the way, when he came up from Egypt.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Thus saith the Lord of hosts,.... Of the celestial host of angels, and of the army of Israel, yea, of all the armies of the earth: this is premised to engage the attention of Saul:

I remember that…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Compare the marginal references. It appears 1Sa 14:48 that this expedition against Amalek was not made without fresh provocation. Probably some incursion similar to that described in 1 Sam. 30 was…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I remember that which Amalek did - The Amalekites were a people of Arabia Petraea, who had occupied a tract of country on the frontiers of Egypt and Palestine. They had acted with great cruelty…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Samuel 15:1-9

Here, I. Samuel, in God's name, solemnly requires Saul to be obedient to the command of God, and plainly intimates that he was now about to put him upon a trial, in one particular instance, whether he…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

I remember Rather, I have reviewed, or, considered. Vulg. recensui.

that which Amalek did to Israel The origin of the powerful tribe of the Amalekites is uncertain. According to one view they had…

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