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John Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 9:15

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear, etc.] In a private manner, whispering in his ear, telling him in a free, familiar, friendly way, as a secret: a day before Saul came; that he might prepare for the entertainment of him, and not be surprised at his coming, as well as hereby be assured he was the person designed to be king of Israel, when he should come: saying; as follows.
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