Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Samuel 28:17

17 And the LORD hath done to him , as he spake by † me : for the LORD hath rent the kingdom out of th[illegible: 1+ letters]ne hand, and given it to thy neighbour, even to David:

i. e. To David, as it is explained in the following words. The Pronoun Relative put before the Noun to which it belongs, as is usual in the Hebrew Text, as Psal. 87. 1. and 105. 19. Prov. 7. 7, 8. Ier. 40. 5. Otherwise, to him, is put for, to thee; such changes of Persons being frequent among the Hebrews. Otherwise, for himself, i. e. for the accomplishment of his Counsel, and Prediction, and Oath, and for the Glory of his Justice and Holiness.

Still he nourisheth this persuasion in Saul, that it was the true Samuel that spake to him.

Marginal references: Or, [illegible: 1 word] himself.; Chap. 1[illegible: 1+ letters].; ‡ Heb. [illegible: 1 word] hand.