John Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 14:37

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And Saul asked counsel of God, etc.] He agreed to the motion of the high priest, and asked counsel by Urim and Thummim; the Targum is, as before, “inquired by the Word of the Lord:” shall I go down after the Philistines? pursue after them in their flight to their own country, which, lying to the sea, was a descent: wilt thou deliver them into the hand of Israel? what remain of them, otherwise a victory over them was obtained: but he answered him not that day; no answer was returned by Urim and Thummim, so that he was left in suspense whether he should pursue or no; the Targum is, “he received not his prayer that day;” this was treating him in a righteous manner; since he would not stay for an answer from the Lord, (<091419>1 Samuel 14:19), the Lord now will not give him any; though the principal view was, that he might take the step he did.

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