1Sa 9:7-8 | TNotes | STEP | 9:7 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 ; 2 Kgs 5:5 , 15 ; 8:8 ). Some false prophets demanded gifts in return for their services (Mic 3:11 ). Saul’s concern might reflect the spiritual ignorance of thinking that advice from a prophet of God could be purchased (Acts 8:20 ).

b1 Kgs 14:2-3►

c2 Kgs 5:5►

fMic 3:11►

gActs 8:20►

‏ 1 Samuel 9:7-8

9:7 ^a 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 ^b; 2 Kgs 5:5 ^c, 15 ^d; 8:8 ^e). Some false prophets demanded gifts in return for their services (Mic 3:11 ^f). Saul’s concern might reflect the spiritual ignorance of thinking that advice from a prophet of God could be purchased (Acts 8:20 ^g).