hewed them in pieces] In imitation of the Levite, who thus divided, and sent the pieces of his wife to all the tribes, to encrease their indignation, and whet their courage. and after Samuel] Who accompanied this new unsetled king as a judge to assist him, and as a prophet to direct him, v. 12. of the Lord] That is, which the LORD wrought in them by this threatning. with one consent] Hebr. as one man.