1 Samuel 9:6-8
9:6 a The phrase man of God was used to describe a prophet (2:27 b; also Deut 33:1 c; Josh 14:6 d; 1 Kgs 13:1-32 e).9:7 f anything to offer him: Evidently, it was customary to take a gift when one sought the help of a prophet (cp. 1 Kgs 14:2-3 g; 2 Kgs 5:5 h, 15 i; 8:8 j). Some false prophets demanded gifts in return for their services (Mic 3:11 k). Saul’s concern might reflect the spiritual ignorance of thinking that advice from a prophet of God could be purchased (Acts 8:20 l).
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