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Attributed commentary excerpt

Keil & Delitzsch on 1 Samuel 15:13

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Commentary on the Old Testament
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · 19th-century historical commentary
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When Samuel met him there, Saul attempted to hide his consciousness of guilt by a feigned friendly welcome. "Blessed be thou of the Lord" (vid., Rut 2:20; Gen 14:19, etc.) was his greeting to the prophet; "I have set up the word of Jehovah." 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 15:14
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