1 Samuel 10:26

“And Saul also went home to Gibeah, etc.] His native place, where was his father’s house, to which he retired; where were no royal palace, or princely court, nor any of the ensigns of kingly majesty; and whither it does not appear that he was followed by the nobility or princes of the tribes, only accompanied by a few men, as next observed: and there went with him a band of men; an army, or part of one they seem to be military men, at least men of strength, valour, and courage; gallant men, who, in honour to their king elect, freely offered themselves to be his body guard, however, until he was come to his house at Gibeah; the Targum is only, “some of the people” whose heart God had touched;…”

“And Saul also went home to Gibeah--near Geba. This was his place of residence (see Jdg 20:20), about five miles north of Jerusalem. there went . . . a band of men, whose hearts God had touched--who feared God and regarded allegiance to their king as a conscientious duty. They are opposed to "the children of Belial."”

“A band of men - Rather, “the host,” “men of valor,” There seems to be an opposition intended between the “valiant men” and the “children of Belial” (1 Samuel 10:27). return to 'Top of Page'”

“Went home - Not being actually inaugurated into his kingdom, he thought fit to retire to his former habitation, and to live privately 'till he had an occasion to shew himself in a more illustrious manner. Then went - To give him safe and honourable conduct to his house, though not to abide with him there, which did not suit his present circumstance. 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 10:27”

“10:26–11:13 Saul proved his capacity for leadership by tolerating opposition and rescuing the town of Jabesh-gilead. 10:26 whose hearts God had touched: God gave people confidence in Saul’s ability to lead (cp. 10:9).”

“Gibeah: Sa1 11:4, Sa1 15:34; Jos 18:28; Jdg 19:12-16, Jdg 20:14; Sa2 21:6 whose hearts: Ezr 1:5; Psa 110:3; Act 7:10, Act 13:48 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 10:27”