1 Samuel 9:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And when they were come to the land of Zuph, Saul said to his servant that was with him, Come, and let us return; lest my father leave caring for the asses, and take thought for us.”
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Read Full Chapter →Reaching the land of Zuph, Saul wants to turn back so his father will not start worrying about them.
What Does 1 Samuel 9:5 Mean?
Having reached the district of Zuph, Saul is ready to give up the search. His concern is tender and revealing: he fears that his father will stop worrying about the donkeys and begin worrying about his missing son. Saul would rather return empty-handed than cause his father distress.
There is something gentle in Saul at this moment, a son mindful of a father's heart. Yet just as he is about to turn home, he stands on the threshold of God's appointment, closer than he knows. The Lord often brings his purposes to pass at the very point where we are inclined to give up. Care for others and a humble willingness to turn back are not weakness; they can be the doorway through which God leads us on.
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What does 1 Samuel 9:5 mean?
Reaching the land of Zuph, Saul wants to turn back so his father will not start worrying about them.