2 Saul selected 3,000 special troops from the army of Israel and sent the rest of the men home. 2 Saul chose for himself 3,000 men of Israel; of whom 2,000 were with him in Michmash and in the hill country of Bethel, while 1,000 were with … So Saul blew the ram’s horn throughout the land, saying, “Hebrews, hear this! He took 2,000 of the chosen men with him to Micmash and the hill country of Bethel. Compare Acts 13:21. 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Continued War with Philistia 1Saul was thirty As in a few Greek manuscripts; the number is missing in the Hebrew. So I said, ‘The Philistines are ready to march against us at Gilgal, and I haven’t even asked for the, ’s help!’ So I felt compelled to offer the burnt offering myself before you came.”, “How foolish!” Samuel exclaimed. Saul selected 3,000 special troops from the army of Israe * 13:1b Hebrew reigned . 23 The pass at Micmash had meanwhile been secured by a contingent of the Philistine army. 1 Samuel 13:14 14 But now your kingdom must end, for the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart. The rest of the men he sent back to their homes. 1 Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years. # 10:1 Greek version reads over Israel. One went north toward Ophrah in the land of Shual, 18 another went west to Beth-horon, and the third moved toward the border above the valley of Zeboim near the wilderness. The news spread quickly among the Philistines. He was the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, of Ephraim. So whenever the Israelites needed to sharpen their plowshares, picks, axes, or sickles. Samuel then left Gilgal and went to Gibeah in the land of Benjamin. I have rejected him as king of Israel, so fill your flask with olive oil and go to Bethlehem. 1 Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it over Saul’s head. They went up from Gilgal to Gibeah in the land of Benjamin. . 2 Saul selected 3,000 special troops from the army of Israel and sent the rest of the men home. Saul and Jonathan and the troops with them were staying at Geba in the land of Benjamin. 14 But now your kingdom must end, for the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart. The other 1,000 went with Saul’s son Jonathan to Gibeah in the land of Benjamin. 1 Saul was thirty a years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years. They camped at Micmash east of Beth-aven. 1 Samuel 13:14New Living Translation (NLT) 14 But now your kingdom must end, for the Lordhas sought out a man after his own heart. 2 Saul selected 3,000 special troops from the army of Israel and sent the rest of the men home. 5 The Philistines mustered a mighty army of 3,000[c] chariots, 6,000 charioteers, and as many warriors as the grains of sand on the seashore! King Nahash of Ammon led his army against the Israelite town of Jabesh-gilead. 1 Samuel 13-15 New Living Translation (NLT) Continued War with Philistia 13 Saul was thirty[ a] years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years. 1 Samuel 13 War with the Philistines 1Saul was [ a]thirty years old when he began to reign, and [ b]he reigned [ c]forty-two years over Israel. Samuel exclaimed. 16 Saul and Jonathan and the troops with them were staying at Geba in the land of Benjamin. . 2 Saul selected 3,000 special troops from the army of Israel and sent the rest of the men home. Saul realized that his troops were rapidly slipping away. 1 Samuel 13 New Living Translation (NLT) Continued War with Philistia 13 Saul was thirty[ a] years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years. 13 Saul was thirty[a] years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years.[b]. Find a man named Jesse who lives there, for I have selected one of his sons to be my king.” [ b] 2 Saul selected 3,000 special troops from the army of Israel and sent the rest of the men home. This summary of the book of 1 Samuel provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of 1 Samuel. “Throw away your wine!” All rights reserved. 2. Compare Acts 13:21. Chapter 13 Continued War with Philistia Saul was thirty* years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years. 13 Seeing her lips moving but hearing no sound, he thought she had been drinking. 1 Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years. The charges were as follows: a quarter of an ounce, of silver for sharpening a plowshare or a pick, and an eighth of an ounce. They went up from Gilgal to Gibeah in the land of Benjamin. 17 Three raiding parties soon left the camp of the Philistines. He took 2,000 of the chosen men with him to Micmash and the hill country of Bethel. Continued War with Philistia. 13:5 As in Greek and Syriac versions; Hebrew reads 30,000. 13 1 Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years. 1 Samuel 2:12 Now the sons of Eli were scoundrels who had no respect for the LORD 1 Samuel 2:17 So the sin of these young men was very serious in the LORD's sight, for they treated the LORD's offerings with contempt. would have established your kingdom over Israel forever. Saul waited there seven days for Samuel, as Samuel had instructed him earlier, but Samuel still didn’t come. 1 Samuel 13 Saul Fights the Philistines. Holy Bible, New Living Translation copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. 13:15 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads Samuel then left Gilgal and went to Gibeah in the land of Benjamin. years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years. they had to take them to a Philistine blacksmith. The Philistines wouldn’t allow them for fear they would make swords and spears for the Hebrews. Compare Acts 13:21. Just as Saul was finishing with the burnt offering, Samuel arrived. All Israel heard the news that Saul had destroyed the Philistine garrison at Geba and that the Philistines now hated the Israelites more than ever. The, has already appointed him to be the leader of his people, because you have not kept the. The men of Israel saw what a tight spot they were in; and because they were hard pressed by the enemy, they tried to hide in caves, thickets, rocks, holes, and cisterns. a 2 When you leave me today, you will see two men beside Rachel’s tomb at Zelzah, on the border of Benjamin. The Philistines set up their camp at Micmash. Find a man named Jesse who lives there, for I have selected one of his sons to be my king." “You have not kept the command the. 12 As she was praying to the Lord, Eli watched her. Saul went out to meet and welcome him, but Samuel said, “What is this you have done?”. * 2 Saul selected 3,000 special troops from the … 1 Samuel 13 1 Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years. years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years. And you will rule over the Lord ’s people and save them from their enemies around them. 8 Saul waited there seven days for Samuel, as Samuel had instructed him earlier, but Samuel still didn’t come. So the entire Israelite army was summoned to join Saul at Gilgal. 1 Samuel 13:21 (The charges were as follows: a quarter of an ounce of silver for sharpening a plowshare or a pick, and an eighth of an ounce for sharpening an ax, a sickle, or an ox goad.) The other 1,000 went with Saul’s son Jonathan to Gibeah in the land of Benjamin. He took 2,000 of the chosen men with him to Micmash and the hill country of Bethel. 13:21b Hebrew 1 / 3 of a shekel [4 grams]. . 6 The men of Israel saw what a tight spot they were in; and because they were hard pressed by the enemy, they tried to hide in caves, thickets, rocks, holes, and cisterns. 2 Elkanah had two wives, Hannah and Peninnah. Saul replied, “I saw my men scattering from me, and you didn’t arrive when you said you would, and the Philistines are at Micmash ready for battle. 1 Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it over Saul’s head. The pass at Micmash had meanwhile been secured by a contingent of the Philistine army. the number is incomplete in the Hebrew. So he demanded, “Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings!” And Saul sacrificed the burnt offering himself. Bible > NLT > 1 Samuel 13 1 Samuel 13 New Living Translation: Par Continued War with Philistia. [d] When Saul counted the men who were still with him, he found only 600 were left! Saul realized that his troops were rapidly slipping away. Peninnah had children, but Hannah did not. He kissed Saul and said, “I am doing this because the Lord has appointed you to be the ruler over Israel, his special possession. 13:15 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads Samuel then left Gilgal and went to Gibeah in the land of Benjamin. Saul went out to meet and welcome him, 11 but Samuel said, “What is this you have done?”, Saul replied, “I saw my men scattering from me, and you didn’t arrive when you said you would, and the Philistines are at Micmash ready for battle. 1 Saul was thirty* 13:1a As in a few Greek manuscripts; the number is missing in the Hebrew. New Living Translation; 1 Samuel 13 1 Samuel 13. and two; the number is incomplete in the Hebrew. 20 So whenever the Israelites needed to sharpen their plowshares, picks, axes, or sickles,[e] they had to take them to a Philistine blacksmith. 8 Saul waited there seven days for Samuel, as Samuel had instructed him earlier, but Samuel still didn’t come. They camped at Micmash east of Beth-aven. He took 2,000 of the chosen men with him to Micmash and the hill country of Bethel. 1 Samuel 13 1 Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned over Israel forty- two years. The other 1,000 went with Saul’s son Jonathan to Gibeah in the land of Benjamin. The other 1,000 went with Saul’s son Jonathan to Gibeah in the land of Benjamin. Samuel then left Gilgal and went on his way, but the rest of the troops went with Saul to meet the army. 3 Soon after this, Jonathan attacked and defeated the garrison of Philistines at Geba. 1 Saul was thirty 1 years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years. 10 Just as Saul was finishing with the burnt offering, Samuel arrived. Find a man named Jesse who lives there, for I have selected one of his sons to be my king.” 2 But Samuel asked, “How can I do that? All rights reserved. The Lord has already appointed him to be the leader of his people, because you have not kept the Lord’s command.”. for sharpening an ax or making the point of an ox goad. So on the day of the battle none of the people of Israel had a sword or spear, except for Saul and Jonathan. Hebrew reigned . 1 Samuel 16 - Now the LORD said to Samuel, "You have mourned long enough for Saul. 13:21b Hebrew 1⁄3 [of a shekel] [4 grams]. New Living Translation (NLT). Jump to Previous 1 Samuel 13. The Philistines mustered a mighty army of 3,000, As in Greek and Syriac versions; Hebrew reads. 1 Samuel 13:1-23, NLT. 19 There were no blacksmiths in the land of Israel in those days. Meanwhile, Saul stayed at Gilgal, and his men were trembling with fear. 13:15 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads Samuel then left Gilgal and went to Gibeah in the land of Benjamin. 2 Saul selected 3,000 special troops from the army of Israel and sent the rest of the men home. As in a few Greek manuscripts; the number is missing in the Hebrew. 1 Samuel 13 Continued War with Philistia 1 Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years. 2 Saul selected 3,000 special troops from the army of Israel and sent the rest of the men home. 21 The charges were as follows: a quarter of an ounce[f] of silver for sharpening a plowshare or a pick, and an eighth of an ounce[g] for sharpening an ax or making the point of an ox goad. 1 Samuel 2:22 Now Eli was very old, but … As in a few Greek manuscripts; the number is missing in the Hebrew. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois, 60188. He took 2,000 of the chosen men with him to Micmash and the hill country of Bethel. 9 So he demanded, “Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings!” And Saul sacrificed the burnt offering himself. 1 Now the LORD said to Samuel, “You have mourned long enough for Saul. 15 Samuel then left Gilgal and went on his way, but the rest of the troops went with Saul to meet the army. . Chapter Parallel Compare. Compare Acts 13:21. Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years. 7 Some of them crossed the Jordan River and escaped into the land of Gad and Gilead. 1 Samuel 16:1-13 NLT Now the LORD said to Samuel, “You have mourned long enough for Saul. The other 1,000 went with Saul’s son Jonathan to Gibeah in the land of Benjamin. Saul was thirty * years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years.. 2 Saul selected 3,000 special troops from the army of Israel and sent the rest of the men home. Meanwhile, Saul stayed at Gilgal, and his men were trembling with fear. Saul replied, “I saw my men scattering from me, and you didn’t arrive when you said you would, and the Philistines are at Micmash ready for battle. I have rejected him as king of Israel, so fill your flask with olive oil and go to Bethlehem. chariots, 6,000 charioteers, and as many warriors as the grains of sand on the seashore! “You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you. He kissed Saul and said, “I am doing this because the LORD has appointed you to be the ruler over Israel, his special possession. 1 About a month later, # 11:1 As in Dead Sea Scroll 4QSam a and Greek version; Masoretic Text lacks About a month later. 13:21a Hebrew 1 pim [8 grams]. The Lordhas already appointed him to be the leader of his people, because you have not kept the Lord’s command.” I have rejected him as king of Israel, so fill your flask with olive oil and go to Bethlehem. Some of them crossed the Jordan River and escaped into the land of Gad and Gilead. 1 Samuel 13 New Living Translation << 1 Samuel 12 | 1 Samuel 13 | 1 Samuel 14 >> War with the Philistines. 2 Saul selected 3,000 special troops from the army of Israel and sent the rest of the men home. There were no blacksmiths in the land of Israel in those days. Samuel Leads Israel to Victory. years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years. has sought out a man after his own heart. He took 2,000 of the chosen men with him to Micmash and the hill country of Bethel. another went west to Beth-horon, and the third moved toward the border above the valley of Zeboim near the wilderness. 3 Then Samuel said to all the people of Israel, “If you want to return to the Lord with all your hearts, get rid of your foreign gods and your images of Ashtoreth. 13:20 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads or plowshares. 1 Samuel 13. Saul selected 3,000 special troops from the army of Israel and sent the rest of the men home. Rise up in revolt!” 4 All Israel heard the news that Saul had destroyed the Philistine garrison at Geba and that the Philistines now hated the Israelites more than ever. 13:20 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads or plowshares. Saul selected 3,000 special troops from the army of Israel and sent the rest of the men home. 2 Saul chose three thousand men from Israel; two thousand were with him at Mikmash and in the hill country of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan at Gibeah in Benjamin. 2 Saul selected 3,000 special troops from the army of Israel and sent the rest of the men home. 12 So I said, ‘The Philistines are ready to march against us at Gilgal, and I haven’t even asked for the Lord’s help!’ So I felt compelled to offer the burnt offering myself before you came.”, 13 “How foolish!” Samuel exclaimed. Soon after this, Jonathan attacked and defeated the garrison of Philistines at Geba. 13:20 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads or plowshares. [ b] 2 Saul selected 3,000 special troops from the army of Israel and sent the rest of the men home. The other 1,000 went with Saul’s son Jonathan to Gibeah in the land of Benjamin. Had you kept it, the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever. 13 1 Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty-two years. So the entire Israelite army was summoned to join Saul at Gilgal. Continued War with Philistia. The Philistines set up their camp at Micmash. The news spread quickly among the Philistines. 14 “Must you come here drunk?” he demanded. Samuel Anoints Saul as King. 1 There was a man named Elkanah who lived in Ramah in the region of Zuph # 1:1 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads in Ramathaim-zophim; compare 1:19. in the hill country of Ephraim. 13:21b Hebrew 1⁄3 [of a shekel] [4 grams]. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. The Philistines wouldn’t allow them for fear they would make swords and spears for the Hebrews. Rise up in revolt!”. The Lord has already appointed him to be the leader of his people, because you have not kept the Lord ’s command.” b. 13:21a Hebrew 1 pim [8 grams]. “You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you. Meanwhile, Saul stayed at Gilgal, and his men were trembling with fear. So Saul blew the ram’s horn throughout the land, saying, “Hebrews, hear this! 22 So on the day of the battle none of the people of Israel had a sword or spear, except for Saul and Jonathan. 1 Samuel 13-14 New Living Translation << 1 Samuel 12 | 1 Samuel 13-14 | 1 Samuel 15 >> War with the Philistines. and two; the number is incomplete in the Hebrew. He took 2,000 of the chosen men with him to Micmash and the hill country of Bethel. 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