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Act 13:22. Μεταστήσας, when He had removed him) This is said appropriately (seasonably): for from this it might be understood that the economy of GOD admits of variation.-αὐτὸν, him) The kingdom (dynasty) of Saul presently after expired in the person of his son.-ἤγειρεν, hath raised up) This denotes more than gave; for it signifies firmness.-ᾧ, to whom) Construed with μαρτυρήσας, having testified.-μαρτυρήσας, having testified) as of a thing hidden deeply in the breast.-εὗρον Δαυὶὀ, I have found David) So the LXX., Psa 89:20 : εὗρον, I have found, as something rare, and not forced.-τὸν τοῦ Ἰεσσαὶ, the son of Jesse) 1 Samuel 16-ἄνδρα κατὰ τὴν καρδίαν μου, ὃς ποιήσει πάντα τὰ θελήματά μου) 1Sa 13:14, in LXX., ζητήσει Κύριος ἐαυτῷ ἄνθρωπον κατὰ τὴν καρδίαν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἐντελεῖται Κύριος αὐτῷ, κ.τ.λ.-κατὰ τὴν καρδίαν μου) according to Mine own heart) Dost thou wish to know what is right, and who is right? Examine the question according to the heart of GOD. We ought to refer all things for decision to the heart of GOD, but the heart of GOD we ought not to judge according to our heart.-ὅς, who) A type therein of Christ.-θελήματα) wishes, which are many, according to the variety of the matters in hand.