Matthew Poole on 1 Samuel (cont. x2)

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"Lead us not into temptation..."

In despair, David has fled from Saul to Philistia, shifting for his own security. Despair has now led to deception...

Poole's on 1 Samuel 27:8-12: David's Deception of Achish

Verse 8:[1] And David and his men went up, and invaded (Josh. 13:12) the Geshurites, (Josh. 16:10; Judg. 1:29) and the Gezrites (or, Gerzites[2]), and the (Ex. 17:16; see 1 Sam. 15:7, 8) Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants of the land, (Gen. 25:18) as thou goest to Shur...

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A witch in Endor of Israel? Samuel's ghost?

Join us as we begin the translation of Poole's Synopsis on 1 Samuel 28!

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Poole's Outline of 1 Samuel 28: Endor's Witch and Samuel's Ghost

Achish intending war against Israel, relieth on David, 1, 2. Saul having destroyed the witches, yet, Samuel being dead, in his fear, forsaken of God, seeketh to a witch, 3-8. She, encouraged by Saul, raiseth Samuel; of whom hearing his approaching ruin, he fainteth, 9-20. The woman, with his...

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"Lead us not into temptation..."

David's despairing flight into Philistia occasions other temptations, the temptation to lie, and to fight for Philistia against Israel!

Matthew Poole examines the text...

Poole's on 1 Samuel 28:1, 2: Philistine Invasion!

[circa 1056 BC] Verse 1:[1] And (1 Sam. 29:1) it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said unto David, Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men. [The Philistines...

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The Witch of Endor raises something that looks like Samuel, but is it really?

Poole continues his investigation...

Poole's on 1 Samuel 28:8-13: The Witch at Endor, Part 2

Verse 8:[1] And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and he went, and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and (Deut. 18:11; 1 Chron. 10:13; Isa. 8:19) he said, I pray thee, divine unto me by the familiar spirit, and bring me him up, whom I shall name unto thee...

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Poole's largest discussion of the Witch of Endor and the Apparition of Samuel will be ready in a few days...

In the meantime, the 1 Samuel page has been fully updated.

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Destined to be the largest, most comprehensive study of the Book of 1 Samuel online. Featuring Matthew Poole's Synopsis, practical comments from some of the pastors and teachers of the pastor, lectures, and much more!

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The apparition raised by the Witch of Endor? the true Samuel? or a demonic imposter?

Matthew Poole surveys the history of interpretation...

So interesting...

Poole's on 1 Samuel 28:14: The Witch at Endor, Part 3

Verse 14:[1] And he said unto her, What form is he of (Heb. what is his form?[2])? And she said, An old man cometh up; and he is covered with (1 Sam. 15:27; 2 Kings 2:8, 13) a mantle. And Saul perceived that it was (Ecclus. 46:20[3]) Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground, and...

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As reports of hauntings and possessions multiply around us...

This text may have more immediate importance than at first supposed.

Poole's on 1 Samuel 28:15-19: The Witch at Endor, Part 4

Verse 15:[1] And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, (Prov. 5:11-13; 14:14) I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and (1 Sam. 18:12) God is departed from me, and (1 Sam. 28:6) answereth me no more, neither by prophets...

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Now, the disturbing conclusion to Saul's encounter with the Witch and the Apparition...

Poole's on 1 Samuel 28:20-25: The Witch at Endor, Part 5

Verse 20:[1] Then Saul fell straightway all along (Heb. made haste, and fell with the fullness of his stature[2]) on the earth, and was sore afraid, because of the words of Samuel: and there was no strength in him; for he had eaten no bread all the day, nor all the night. [He fell stretched...

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For the first time in English...

Matthew Poole's verse-by-verse treatment of Saul's encounter with the Witch at Endor and the Apparition of Samuel (1 Samuel 28) is now available in its entirety! free and online!

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"How Saul, who was forsaken of God, when he was in a strait was more and more perplexed and embarrassed with his own counsels, we read in the foregoing chapter. In this chapter we find how David, who kept close to God, when he was in a strait was extricated and brought off by the providence of God, without any contrivance of his own." -Matthew Henry

Poole's Outline of 1 Samuel 29: David Discharged from Philistine Service

David marching with the Philistines, is disallowed by their princes: Achish pleadeth for him and against his will dismisseth him, 1-7. He expostulateth with Achish, 8. His answer, 9, 10. David departeth, 11.

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David's sin has brought him into a "no-win" situation, but God opens the door of deliverance.

Poole considers this text...

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The goodness of God's overruling providence...

David has sinned his way into a jam, but God delivers him, and just in time so that he can deliver Ziklag.

Always better than what we deserve...

Poole on 1 Samuel 29:6-11: David's Expostulation with Achish

Verse 6:[1] Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the LORD liveth, thou hast been upright, and (2 Sam. 3:25; 2 Kings 19:27) thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host is good in my sight: for (1 Sam. 29:3) I have not found evil in thee since the day of thy coming...

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If we set our hearts on earthly things (here today, gone tomorrow), we set ourselves up for frustration. But, if our goal is to glorify God and love the people around us, that can be done under any circumstances (in a king's place or a prison), and cannot be taken away.

Poole's Outline of 1 Samuel 30: David's Rescue of the Woman and Children of Ziklag

The Amalekites in David’s absence spoil Ziklag, and carry away the people and his two wives captives, 1-6. David asking counsel is encouraged by God to pursue them, 7-10. By the means of an Egyptian, who was left behind, he is brought to the enemies, and recovereth all the spoil, and spoileth...

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Sooner or later, hardship comes to us all.

David provides a model of how to bear such with Christian fortitude and faith.

Poole takes us to Ziklag...

Poole on 1 Samuel 30:1-10: David Pursues the Marauding Amalekites

Verse 1:[1] And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the (see 1 Sam. 15:7; 27:8) Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire… [On the third day] Namely, after which David had departed from the camp of...

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God chastens David, but does not destroy...and He opens the door for David to recover all that was lost at Ziklag.

Behold, the kindness of our God...

Poole on 1 Samuel 30:11-20: David's Rescue of the Women and Children of Ziklag

Verse 11:[1] And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he did eat; and they made him drink water… They found an Egyptian, whom by his habit they guessed to be a soldier that had been engaged in that expedition. [In a field] Understanding, lying...

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In the division of the spoils, David's wisdom, justice, charity, and benevolence are on full display!

Matthew Poole walks us through the text...

Poole on 1 Samuel 30:21-31: The Spoils of War!

Verse 21:[1] And David came to the (1 Sam. 30:10) two hundred men, which were so faint that they could not follow David, whom they had made also to abide at the brook Besor: and they went forth to meet David, and to meet the people that were with him: and when David came near to the people...

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For the first time in English...

Matthew Poole's "Synopsis" of 1 Samuel 30 (David's recovery of the women and children of Ziklag) is now available in its entirety! free and online!

1 SAMUEL | from-ref-to-ref

Destined to be the largest, most comprehensive study of the Book of 1 Samuel online. Featuring Matthew Poole's Synopsis, practical comments from some of the pastors and teachers of the pastor, lectures, and much more!

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The sun sets on Saul's kingship, as he dies by his own hand before a victorious Philistine army.

Poole outlines this instructive, if melancholy, chapter...

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The tragic end of the great King Saul...

Matthew Poole walks us through the text...

Poole on 1 Samuel 31:1-13: The Death of Saul

Verse 1:[1] Now (1 Chron. 10:1-12) the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain (or, wounded[2]) in mount (1 Sam. 28:4) Gilboa. [They were fighting] The Philistines are said to have fought, because without provocation they...

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A translation milestone...

Matthew Poole's "Synopsis" on 1 Samuel is now available in its entirety (~900 pages)! free and online!

A highlight: Poole's treatment of 1 Samuel 28, the Witch of Endor.

1 SAMUEL | from-ref-to-ref

Destined to be the largest, most comprehensive study of the Book of 1 Samuel online. Featuring Matthew Poole's Synopsis, practical comments from some of the pastors and teachers of the pastor, lectures, and much more!

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