KJV ORIGINAL
But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But some worthless troublemakers said, 'How can this man save us?' They looked down on him with contempt and brought him no gifts. But he remained silent.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that some people rejected Saul as their new king, showing disrespect by refusing to honor him with gifts, but Saul chose not to respond to their insults.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs right after Saul was publicly chosen as Israel's first king by the prophet Samuel. In ancient times, it was customary to bring gifts to show respect and allegiance to a new ruler. These 'children of Belial' were rebellious people who questioned Saul's ability to lead and deliver Israel from their enemies.
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