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Geneva Bible Notes (1560)1 Samuel 11

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See 1 Samuel 11:1 in… The King James Bible Geneva Bible (1599)
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1 a After that Saul was chosen King: for feare of whome they asked a King, as {Chap 12, 12}

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

See 1 Samuel 11:2 in… The King James Bible Geneva Bible (1599)
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2 b This declareth, that the more nere that tyrants are to their destruction; the more cruel thei are.

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6 c God gaue him the spirit of strength & courage to go against this tyrant.

6 ! Saul promiseth helpe.

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7 / Ebr as one man.

7 d He addeth Samuel, because Saul was not yet approued of all.

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9 e Meaning, Saul & Samuel.

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10 f That is, to the Ammonites, dissembling that thei had hope of aide.

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11 ! The Ammonites are slayne.

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12 g By this victorie the Lord wone the hearts of the people to Saul.

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13 h By shewing mercie, he thoght to ouercome their malice.

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14 ! The kingdome is renued.

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15 i In signe of thankesgiuing for the victorie.