1 Samuel 9:20

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And on whom is all the desire of Israel? Is it not on thee, and on all thy father's house?

Three days ago

1 Samuel 9:3

Set not

1 Samuel 4:20

Psalm 62:10

Colossians 3:2

On whom

1 Samuel 8:5

1 Samuel 12:13

Bible References

Three days ago

Now the donkeys of Kish, Saul’s father, had wandered off and were lost. Kish said to his son Saul, “Please take one of the servants with you and arise, go look for the donkeys.”

Set not

And about the time of her death [following the sudden birth] the women attending her said to her, “Do not be afraid, for you have given birth to a son.” But she did not answer or pay any attention.

Do not trust in oppression,
And do not vainly hope in robbery;
If riches increase, do not set your heart on them.

Set your mind and keep focused habitually on the things above [the heavenly things], not on things that are on the earth [which have only temporal value].

On whom

and said to him, “Look, you have grown old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint us a king to judge us [and rule over us] like all the other nations.”

Now therefore, here is [Saul] the king whom you have chosen, and for whom you asked; behold, the Lord has set a king over you.