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1 Samuel 9:25

1 Samuel 9:25
And when they were come down from the high place into the city, Samuel communed with Saul upon the top of the house.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And when they came down from the high place into the city,.... After the feast was ended; and though Ramah itself was situated on an eminence, yet it seems this high place was higher than that, being…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Upon the top of the house - All the houses in the East were flat-roofed; on these people walked, talked, and frequently slept, for the sake of fresh and cooling air.

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

10:8. Saul anointed by Samuel and promised three signs in confirmation of his call

25, 26. Samuel communed with Saul Preparing him for the announcement which he was going to make next morning. On the…

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