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1 Samuel 9:20

1 Samuel 9:20
And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And on whom is all the desire of Israel? Is it not on thee, and on all thy father's house?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago,.... Which, according to Kimchi, is to be understood not of the time from whence they were lost, but to be reckoned from the time that Saul had…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

As for thine asses - Thus he shows him that he knew what was in his heart, God having previously revealed these things to Samuel.

And on whom is all the desire of Israel? - Saul understood this as…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Samuel 9:18-27

Providence having at length brought Samuel and Saul together, we have here an account of what passed between them in the gate, at the feast, and in private.

I. In the gate of the city; passing through…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

three days ago Heb. "to-day three days" = "the day before yesterday," according to the inclusiveHebrew reckoning.

set not thy mind on them "Set not thy heart on them." Be not anxious for them.

on whom…