1Sa 14:46-48 | Clarke

1 Samuel 14:46-48

Verse 47

So Saul took the kingdom - The Targum appears to give the meaning of this expression: "Saul prospered in his government over Israel." And the proofs of his prosperity are immediately subjoined.

Fought against all his enemies - Of the wars which are mentioned here we have no particulars; they must have endured a long time, and have been, at least in general, successful. Verse 48

Smote the Amalekites - This war is mentioned in the following chapter.