1 Samuel 11

1 Samuel 11:1

THe Ammonite] That is to say, King of Ammon, 1 Samuel 12:12 Came up] by the 1 of Samuel, Chapter 12. verse 12. it appeares that this preparation of warre, made so long before hand by Nahas, was a cause that the people demanded a King.

1 Samuel 11:3

We will come out] Wee will yeeld unto these covenants, see concerning the Ammonites pretences upon Gilead, Judges 11:13.

1 Samuel 11:4

Gibeah]) it is the same City which in other, places is called Gibeah of Benjamin, which after Saul was King, who was borne therein, bore his name in honour him.

1 Samuel 11:5

After the herd] for he had yet no Court, non state appointed in him.

1 Samuel 11:6

The Spirit] in an instant the Spirit of God inspired into his heart, a supernaturall strength of minde, and a majesty of command; and put him on by a mighty and heroick motion to undertake this deliverance: see Iudg. 3. 10. & 6. 34. &. 11. 19 & 13. 25. & 14. 6.

1 Samuel 11:7

Samuel] who accompanied Saul in this enterprize, as a Judge and a Prophet. As Jdg. 4 9.

1 Samuel 11:10

Tomorrow] to blinde and ull 〈◊〉 the Ammonites, and keepe secret the newes of their reliefe, which in such a case is but a lawfull dissimulation in warre.

1 Samuel 11:11

The morning watch] when they use to relieve the watch, upon the break of day.

1 Samuel 11:14

Renew] let us by a generall consent of all renew Sauls election, now 〈◊〉 is authorized by this victory, for to cut off all pretence of rebellion.

1 Samuel 11:15

Before the Lord] see 1 Samuel 10:17.