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1 Samuel 15:31

1 Samuel 15:31
So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the LORD.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

So Samuel turned again after Saul,.... Though he before said he would not, Sa1 15:26 yet he did, changing his mind, as he might without being chargeable with a lie; and he also might have an impulse…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Samuel 15:24-31

Saul is at length brought to put himself into the dress of the penitent; but it is too evident that he only acts the part of a penitent, and is not one indeed. Observe,

I. How poorly he expressed his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

So Samuel turned again Changing his purpose in order to maintain the honour of the reigning king, for although Saul had forfeited his position as Jehovah's chosen representative, he must still rule…