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NASB | 1 Samuel 11:12 ¶ Then the people said to Samuel, "Who is he that said, 'Shall Saul reign over us?' Bring the men, that we may put them to death." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Samuel 11:12 ¶ The people said to Samuel, "Who is the one who said, 'Shall Saul reign over us?' Bring the men, and we will put them to death." |
Bible Question: Who are the people referenced in 1 Sam 11:12? Are they the same "worthless men" from 1 Samuel 10:27? If so, doesn't it seem that Saul did in fact know of their discontent? (according to the next verse)? |
Bible Answer: Hi Biffbt, One of the reference verses in my Study Bible sent me to 2 Samuel 19:22. In reflection on these verses I believe that the reason that Saul did not put to death those "worthless men" was because he was confident in his being the king set over them. Similarly David was confident in the king being like the "angel of God" and able to do what was good. 2 Samuel 19:22, "David then said, "What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah, that you should this day be an adversary to me? Should any man be put to death in Israel today? For do I not know that I am king over Israel today?" 1) I don't know the reason why you are interested in knowing who the worthless men are. But I will share with you a couple of things that were given to me in looking at your verses. 2) 1 Samuel 10:27, NKJ, "But some rebels [NASB, worthless men] said, "How can this man deliver us?" In comparing that verse with 11:12f one can see that not a man should be put to death that day because the Lord had accomplished deliverance. There is that contrast between "How can this one (Saul) deliver us?" and the One, "for today the Lord has accomplished deliverance in Israel." There is the difference between the king and the true King. From the heart, Ray |
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