Geneva Bible Notes: 1 Samuel 11

1 Samuel 11:1 ^a After that Saul was chosen King: for feare of whome they asked a King, as {Chap 12, 12}

1 Samuel 11:1 ^! Nahash the Ammonite warreth against Jabesh Gilead, who asketh help of the Israelites.

1 Samuel 11:2 ^b This declareth, that the more nere that tyrants are to their destruction; the more cruel thei are.

1 Samuel 11:6 ^c God gaue him the spirit of strength & courage to go against this tyrant.

1 Samuel 11:6 ^! Saul promiseth helpe.

1 Samuel 11:7 ^/ Ebr as one man.

1 Samuel 11:7 ^d He addeth Samuel, because Saul was not yet approued of all.

1 Samuel 11:9 ^e Meaning, Saul & Samuel.

1 Samuel 11:10 ^f That is, to the Ammonites, dissembling that thei had hope of aide.

1 Samuel 11:11 ^! The Ammonites are slayne.

1 Samuel 11:12 ^g By this victorie the Lord wone the hearts of the people to Saul.

1 Samuel 11:13 ^h By shewing mercie, he thoght to ouercome their malice.

1 Samuel 11:14 ^! The kingdome is renued.

1 Samuel 11:15 ⁱ In signe of thankesgiuing for the victorie.