Every week, one Greek or Hebrew word changes how you read a familiar passage. Subscribe free →
BibleWord.ai iconBibleWord.ai
BibleWord.ai › Bible › 1 Samuel 28:17 › Commentary

Attributed commentary excerpt

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on 1 Samuel 28:17

A historical reference excerpt for this verse. Read it alongside the biblical text and other available sources.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
Source: BibleWord.ai's local reference edition of this named work.
to him: or, for himself, The LXX read σοι, and the Vulgate tibi, to thee; which is the reading of five of Dr. Kennicott's and De Rossi's manuscripts, as well as both the Bibles printed at Venice in 1518, where we read lecha, "to thee," for lo, "to him;" and as the words are spoken to Saul, this seems to be evidently the correct reading. Pro 16:4 as he spake: Sa1 13:13, Sa1 13:14, Sa1 15:27-29 me: Heb. mine hand thy neighbour: Sa1 15:28, Sa1 16:13, Sa1 24:20 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 28:18
Read 1 Samuel 28:17 →Read the full chapter →John Gill's Exposition →Barnes' Notes →Wesley's Explanatory Notes →Tyndale Open Study Notes →
How to use this source
This excerpt is attributed to its named commentary. It is included as a historical study resource and should be evaluated in light of Scripture and other relevant evidence.