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1 Samuel 15:35

1 Samuel 15:35
And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Samuel came no more ... - In the sense of visiting or conversing on public affairs.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

And Samuel came no more to see Saul - But we read, Sa1 19:22-24, that Saul went to see Samuel at Naioth, but this does not affect what is said here. From this time Samuel had no connection with Saul;…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Samuel 15:32-35

Samuel, as a prophet, is here set over kings, Jer 1:10.

I. He destroys king Agag, doubtless by such special direction from heaven as none now can pretend to. He hewed Agag in pieces. Some think he…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

1 Samuel 15:32-35

The execution of Agag. Samuel's departure

32. delicately Rather, cheerfully: not fearing any harm from the aged prophet, as the king had spared his life. But the meaning of the word is very doubtful.…