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1 Samuel 9:3

1 Samuel 9:3
And the asses of Kish Saul's father were lost. And Kish said to Saul his son, Take now one of the servants with thee, and arise, go seek the asses.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the asses of Kish, Saul's father, were lost,.... Had got out of the stables or fields, in which they were kept, and strayed from thence:

and Kish said to Saul his son, take now one of the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The asses of Kish - were lost - What a wonderful train of occurrences were connected in order to bring Saul to the throne of Israel! Every thing seems to go on according to the common course of…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Samuel 9:3-10

Here is, I. A great man rising from small beginnings. It does not appear that Saul had any preferment at all, or was in any post of honour or trust, till he was chosen king of Israel. Most that are…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

1 Samuel 9:3-10

Saul's search for his Father's Asses

3. the asses In the East asses are valuable property, indispensable for farm-work and travelling. The possession of a drove of asses, and several servants,…

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