Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death, but Samuel mourned for Saul. The LORD grieved that he had made Saul king over Israel.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 35. Saw Saul no more till the day of his death. That is, he went no more to see him: he visited him no more. Challoner.—He looked upon him as one who had lost the right to the kingdom, though he was suffered for a time to hold the reins of government, as a lieutenant to David. He might afterwards see Saul passing, but never to visit him, (Salien) or to consult with him about the affairs of state; ( Menochius.) nor perhaps did he even see him, when Saul came to Najoth. Calmet. 19:19, 24. His spirit came to announce destruction to Saul, the night preceding the death of that unfortunate king. Calmet. 28. Bible.—Repented. God is said, improperly, to repent when he alters what he had appointed. Saint Ambrose de Noe, c. iv. Worthington.