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Davis brings cultural and historical colour to the task of interpretation and adds a pastor’s heart for personal application. You will find a point of contact with the lives of Samuel, Saul, Jonathan and David as Davis answers the question ‘What does God seek when he looks on the heart?’ Davis presents simple exposition of the literary and theological character of the text in a bright and fascinating way.



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A great feast of biblical truth made so digestible, garnished with so many apt illustrations.

-- Alec Motyer ((1924–2016) Well known Bible expositor and commentary writer)

presents historical and theological material in a way that can only excite the expositor.

-- Warren Wiersbe ((1929 – 2019) Author and Conference Speaker)

… readable and theologically reliable. This commentary is of value both as a book to be read and enjoyed and as a study book for preachers. It is excellent.

-- Evangelical Times

Enthusiasm for these commentaries is absolutely right. No preacher should be without them. No thoughtful Christian can fail to be excited and edified by them.

-- Evangelicals Now

One of the reasons I enjoy Davis’s exposition so much is that I feel confident that he has done his exegetical homework, and so is not just delivering blessed, unhistorical thoughts on the text. Yet at the same time, he applies the text so well.

-- Simon Gathercole

"A happy blend of exegetical and historical study on the one hand, and homiletical treatment and application on the other. Ideas pop out everywhere, even in the most unlikely places. New insights abound."

-- Richard A. Bodey

An excellent, crisp, lively exposition.

-- Bibliotheca Sacra Journal

The most practical expository work that this reviewer has ever encountered.

-- Southwestern Journal of Theology

This is the best expository commentary I have read in many years. It is comprehensive, up to date and easily read.

-- Eric Alexander

This is a superbly easy-to-read book. But the thing I liked best was the incisive application. It is not possible to read this book and feel unchallenged.

-- The Messenger

1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart

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      Publisher: Christian Focus Publications Ltd
      Publication Date: 20/07/2010
      ISBN13: 9781857925166, 978-1857925166
      ISBN10: 1857925165

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Davis brings cultural and historical colour to the task of interpretation and adds a pastor’s heart for personal application. You will find a point of contact with the lives of Samuel, Saul, Jonathan and David as Davis answers the question ‘What does God seek when he looks on the heart?’ Davis presents simple exposition of the literary and theological character of the text in a bright and fascinating way.



      Trade Review

      A great feast of biblical truth made so digestible, garnished with so many apt illustrations.

      -- Alec Motyer ((1924–2016) Well known Bible expositor and commentary writer)

      presents historical and theological material in a way that can only excite the expositor.

      -- Warren Wiersbe ((1929 – 2019) Author and Conference Speaker)

      … readable and theologically reliable. This commentary is of value both as a book to be read and enjoyed and as a study book for preachers. It is excellent.

      -- Evangelical Times

      Enthusiasm for these commentaries is absolutely right. No preacher should be without them. No thoughtful Christian can fail to be excited and edified by them.

      -- Evangelicals Now

      One of the reasons I enjoy Davis’s exposition so much is that I feel confident that he has done his exegetical homework, and so is not just delivering blessed, unhistorical thoughts on the text. Yet at the same time, he applies the text so well.

      -- Simon Gathercole

      "A happy blend of exegetical and historical study on the one hand, and homiletical treatment and application on the other. Ideas pop out everywhere, even in the most unlikely places. New insights abound."

      -- Richard A. Bodey

      An excellent, crisp, lively exposition.

      -- Bibliotheca Sacra Journal

      The most practical expository work that this reviewer has ever encountered.

      -- Southwestern Journal of Theology

      This is the best expository commentary I have read in many years. It is comprehensive, up to date and easily read.

      -- Eric Alexander

      This is a superbly easy-to-read book. But the thing I liked best was the incisive application. It is not possible to read this book and feel unchallenged.

      -- The Messenger

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