SEV Biblia, Chapter 9:5
Y cuando vinieron a la tierra de Zuf, Saúl dijo a su criado que tenía consigo: Ven, volvámonos; porque por ventura mi padre, dejado el cuidado de las asnas, estará acongojado por nosotros.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 9:5
Verse 5. Were come to the land of Zuph] Calmet supposes that Saul and his servant went from Gibeah to Shalisha, in the tribe of Dan; from thence to Shalim, near to Jerusalem; and thence, traversing the tribe of Benjamin, they purposed to return to Gibeah; but passing through the land of Zuph, in which Ramatha, the country of Samuel, was situated, they determined to call on this prophet to gain some directions from him; the whole of this circuit he supposes to have amounted to no more than about twenty-five leagues, or three days' journey. We do not know where the places were situated which are here mentioned: the Targum translates thus: "And he passed through the mount of the house of Ephraim, and went into the southern land, but did not meet with them. And he passed through the land of Mathbera, but they were not there; and he passed through the land of the tribe of Benjamin, but did not find them; then they came into the land where the prophet of the Lord dwelt. And Saul said to his servant," &c.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 5. And when they were come to the land of Zuph , etc.] In which was Ramathaimzophim, the native place of Samuel, ( 1 Samuel 1:1) and so the Targum here, “the land in which was the prophet” Saul said to the servant that was with him, come, and let us return ; home, despairing of finding the asses after so long a search in divers places: lest my father leave caring for the asses, and take thought for us ; fearing some evil should have befallen his son and his servant, in comparison of whom, and especially his son, the asses would be of no account, and so give himself no concern for them, but be in great care and uneasiness for his son and servant; wherefore Saul thought it most advisable to return home as soon as possible, lest his father should be overwhelmed with grief and trouble.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-10 - Saul readily went to seek his father's asses. His obedience to his father was praise-worthy. His servant proposed, that since they wer now at Ramah, they should call on Samuel, and take his advice. Whereve we are, we should use our opportunities of acquainting ourselves with those who are wise and good. Many will consult a man of God, if he comes in their way, that would not go a step out of their way to ge wisdom. We sensibly feel worldly losses, and bestow much pains to make them up; but how little do we attempt, and how soon are we weary, is seeking the salvation of our souls! If ministers could tell men how to secure their property, or to get wealth, they would be more consulte and honoured than they now are, though employed in teaching them how to escape eternal misery, and to obtain eternal life. Most people woul rather be told their fortune than their duty. Samuel needed not their money, nor would he have denied his advice, if they had not brought it but they gave it to him as a token of respect, and of the value the put upon his office, and according to the general usage of those times always to bring a present to those in authority.
Original Hebrew
המה 1992 באו 935 בארץ 776 צוף 6689 ושׁאול 7586 אמר 559 לנערו 5288 אשׁר 834 עמו 5973 לכה 1980 ונשׁובה 7725 פן 6435 יחדל 2308 אבי 1 מן 4480 האתנות 860 ודאג׃ 1672
