1 Saul became king and he ruled over Israel.
2 Saul chose three thousand men of Israel. Two thousand were with him in Michmash and in the hills of Bethel, and a thousand with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. Saul sent the rest of the people away, every man to his home.
3 Jonathan killed the Philistine governor in Geba and the Philistines heard of this. Saul then blew the trumpet throughout the land, saying, "Let the Hebrews hear!"
4 And the news spread throughout Israel, "Saul has killed the Philistine governor and now Israel is at war with them." And they called everyone out to join Saul at Gilgal.
5 The Philistines gathered to fight with Israel - three thousand chariots, six thousand horsemen, and troops as many as the sand on the seashore. They went up and encamped in Michmash, east of Bethaven.
6 When the people of Israel saw that they were in trouble, they hid themselves in caves, in holes, in rocks, in tombs and in cisterns,
7 or crossed the fords of the Jordan River to the land of Gad and Gilead.
8 Saul was still at Gilgal and all the people with him were afraid. He waited seven days - the time appointed by Samuel. But Samuel did not arrive at Gilgal and the people were beginning to disperse.
9 So Saul said, "Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings as well." Saul then offered the burnt offering.
10 He had just finished offering it when Samuel arrived. Saul went out to greet Samuel
11 who threw him this question, "What have you done?" Saul answered him, "When I saw the people beginning to disperse because of your failure to arrive on time, and considering that the Philistines have mustered their forces at Michmash,
12 I said to myself, 'The Philistines will launch their attack against me before I get Yahweh's blessings and so I decided to offer the burnt offerings."
13 Samuel told Saul, "You have done a foolish thing by not obeying the command of Yahweh your God who would have established your rule forever.
14 But now your kingship will not last, for Yahweh has chosen someone else more pleasing to him, whom he has appointed to be commander over his people because you have not done what Yahweh commanded you."
15 Samuel then left Gilgal and went on his way. Meanwhile the people went up from Gilgal with Saul to join the warriors at Gibeah of Benjamin. Saul reviewed his men numbering some six hundred.
16 While Saul and his son Jonathan stayed in Gebah of Benjamin with the men, the Philistines pitched camp in Michmash.
17 Raiders came out of the Philistine camp in three companies - one company turned to Ophrah, to the land of Shual;
18 the other, to Bethoron; and the third, to the border overlooking the valley of Zeboim, toward the wilderness.
19 The Israelites had no smith anywhere in their land, for the Philistines did not want the Hebrews to make swords or spears.
20 To have their plowshare, mattock, axe or sickle sharpened, the Israelites had to go down to the Philistines
21 who would charge them two-thirds of a shekel for plowshares and mattocks, and a third of a shekel for sharpening axes and setting goads.
22 And so, on the day of battle, the Israelites had neither sword nor spear. Only Saul and Jonathan had them.
23 Yet the Philistine raiders had moved on toward the pass of Michmash.
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Chapter 13 of 1 Samuel begins with Jonathan's appointment as commander of the army of Israel and continues with the description of the battle against the Philistines. During battle, Saul offers a sacrifice to God without the presence of the prophet Samuel, violating the law of God. Below are five verses related to topics covered in this chapter:
1 Samuel 12:13: "Now, therefore, you see the king you have chosen, which you asked; and behold, the Lord has put a king upon you." Samuel speaks to the people of Israel, noting that King Saul was chosen by God to lead the people and therefore must follow him.
Exodus 29:43-44: "And I will come to the children of Israel, and the place shall be sanctified by my glory. And I will sanctify the tent of the congregation and the altar; I will also sanctify Aaron and his children, that the priesthood may administer me. " This verse highlights the importance of sanctifying the place where sacrifice is offered and the priests who manage the sacrifice.
2 Chronicles 16:9: "For as to the Lord his eyes pass all over the earth, to show himself strong to those whose heart is perfect to him; . " This verse emphasizes that God is always vigilant and protects those who follow Him, but those who move away from Him will face conflicts and difficulties.
Psalm 37:7: "Rest in the Lord and wait in Him; do not indignant to you because of the one who thrives in his way, because of the man who performs inform cunning." This verse talks about the importance of trusting God and waiting for your help, instead of being angry or desperate when the wicked seem to be thriving.
Isaiah 10:1: "Woe to those who decree unfair laws and the clerks who prescribe oppression." This verse talks about the danger of violating the laws of God and justice, as Saul does when he offers a sacrifice without the presence of the prophet Samuel. Saul's story in 1 Samuel 13 is an example of how disobedience to God's will can lead to negative consequences.
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