Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Samuel 17:25
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1 Samuel17:25
25 And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come up? surely to defie Israel is he come up: and it shall be that the man who killeth him, the King will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his fathers house free in Israel.
It is observable, that Saul in his great Distress, doth not encourage himself in God, nor seek his counsel or favour by Prayers and Sacrifices, but expects Relief from Men onely. This was one Effect and Sign of the departure of God's Spirit from him.
Free from all those Tributes and Charges which either the Court or the Camp required.
Marginal references: [illegible: 1 word]. 15. 16.
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