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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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