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Themes in 1 Samuel 13

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Themes in 1 Samuel 13

1 Samuel 13:1 (show verse)

Saul was 30 years old when he began to reign, and he ruled for 42 years over Israel.

the Armies of israel » Part of, retained in times of peace by the kings
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Time » Part of a period of, usually counted as the whole

Saul chose for himself 3,000 men from Israel. There were 2,000 with Saul in Michmash and the hill country of Bethel, while 1,000 were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. He had sent the rest of the people home.

Armies » March in ranks » Standing armies
the Armies of israel » Part of, retained in times of peace by the kings
the Armies of israel » Disbanded after war
Beth-el » A mountain
Kings » Attended by a body-guard
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Michmash » Is garrisoned by saul
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Beth-el
Mountains » Names of » Beth-el

1 Samuel 13:3 (show verse)

Jonathan attacked the Philistine garrison in Geba, and the Philistines heard about it. Saul blew the trumpet throughout the land: "Listen, Hebrews!"

Armies » Rendezvous of » Methods employed in effecting » Sounding a trumpet
Garrison » A military camp
Geba » A city » A city of the tribe of benjamin, assigned to the sons of aaron
Israel » Etc
Jonathan » Son of saul » Victory of, over the philistine garrison of geba
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Philistines » Jonathan smote a garrison of, at geba and provoked them
Trumpet » To summon soldiers » By saul

1 Samuel 13:4 (show verse)

All Israel heard the report, "Saul has attacked the Philistine garrison and Israel has also become repulsive to the Philistines." Then the people were summoned to Saul at Gilgal.

Armies » Rendezvous of » Methods employed in effecting » Sounding a trumpet
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Jonathan » Son of saul » Victory of, over the philistine garrison of geba
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Philistines » Jonathan smote a garrison of, at geba and provoked them

1 Samuel 13:5 (show verse)

The Philistines assembled to fight against Israel with 30,000 chariots, 6,000 horsemen, and people as numerous as the sand on the seashore. And they advanced and camped in Michmash, east of Beth-aven.

Armies » Ancient, often numerous
Beth-aven » A place on the mountains of benjamin
Cavalry » Mounted » On horses
Chariot » For war
Chariots » Used in war
Chariots » Used in war by the » Philistines
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Horses » Used for » Mounting calvary
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Michmash » A city » A city of the tribe of benjamin
Philistines » Army of

1 Samuel 13:6 (show verse)

When the men of Israel saw that they were in distress (for the people were in difficult circumstances), the people hid themselves in caves, in thickets, in crags, in tombs, and in pits.

Cave » Place of refuge
Caves » Were used as » Places of concealment
Cowardice » Instances of » The israelites » To fight with the philistines
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Rocks » Used as » Places of safety in danger

1 Samuel 13:7 (show verse)

Hebrews went across the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead, but Saul remained in Gilgal, and all the people followed him, trembling.

Cowardice » Instances of » The israelites » To fight with the philistines
The tribe of Gad » Many from other tribes sought refuge with, from the philistines
Gilead » Land of, east of the jordan
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul

1 Samuel 13:8 (show verse)

Saul waited seven days for the appointment set by Samuel. When Samuel did not arrive at Gilgal, as the people began to scatter from Saul,

Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Confidence » Instances of » saul
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Periods and numbers » Forty days » Seven days
Presumption » Instances of » Saul, in sacrificing
Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Days
Seven » Days » Saul directed by samuel to stay at gilgal awaiting the prophet's command for

1 Samuel 13:9 (show verse)

Saul said, "Bring the burnt offering and the peace offering to me," and he offered the burnt offering.

1 Samuel 13:10 (show verse)

Just as he finished offering the burnt offering, Samuel arrived, and Saul went out to meet and greet him.

1 Samuel 13:11 (show verse)

Samuel said, "What have you done?"

Armies » March in ranks » Sacrifices
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Samuel with saul
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Confidence » Instances of » saul
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Presumption » Instances of » Saul, in sacrificing
samuel » Reproves saul; foretells that his kingdom will be established
saul » King of israel » Is reproved by samuel for usurping the priestly functions
Sin » The wicked » Plead necessity for

1 Samuel 13:12 (show verse)

Saul replied, "When? I saw that the people were scattering from me, that you didn't come at the appointed time, and that the Philistines were assembling at Michmash. I thought, "The Philistines will come down against me at Gilgal but I've not sought the favor of the LORD,' so I forced myself to offer the burnt offering."

Armies » March in ranks » Sacrifices
the Burnt offering » Guilt of unauthorized persons offering
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Samuel with saul
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Confidence » Instances of » saul
Excuses » To justify wrongdoing » King saul for usurping the function of the priest
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Justification » Of self attempted, to justify wrongdoing » King saul for usurping the function of the priest
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Presumption » Instances of » Saul, in sacrificing
samuel » Reproves saul; foretells that his kingdom will be established
saul » King of israel » Is reproved by samuel for usurping the priestly functions
Saul, king of israel » The man who lost a crown characteristics of » Self-will
Sin » The wicked » Plead necessity for
Sin » Excuses offered for » King saul for usurping the function of the priest
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » The lure of silver and gold
Yielding to temptation » The lure of silver and gold

1 Samuel 13:13 (show verse)

Then Samuel told Saul, "You have acted foolishly. You haven't obeyed the commandment of the LORD your God, which he commanded you. For then the LORD would have established your kingdom over Israel forever,

the Burnt offering » Guilt of unauthorized persons offering
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Samuel with saul
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Confidence » Instances of » saul
Disobedience » Examples of
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of saul » In offering a sacrifice
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Kings » When first established in israel, not hereditary
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Presumption » Instances of » Saul, in sacrificing
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Samuel rebukes saul
Reproof » Exemplified » samuel
samuel » Life summarized » Courageous
samuel » Reproves saul; foretells that his kingdom will be established
saul » King of israel » Is reproved by samuel for usurping the priestly functions
Saul, king of israel » The man who lost a crown characteristics of » Self-will
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Samuel rebukes saul

1 Samuel 13:14 (show verse)

but now your kingdom won't be established. The LORD has sought for himself a man after his own heart, and the LORD has appointed him as Commander-in-Chief over his people because you didn't obey that which the LORD commanded you."

Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Samuel with saul
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Confidence » Instances of » saul
David » A poet, see psalms 8, 19, 23, &c &c » General trend of his life spiritual
Disobedience to God » Forfeits his favor
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
The tribe of Judah » After saul's rebellion appointed to furnish kings to israel
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Presumption » Instances of » Saul, in sacrificing
samuel » Reproves saul; foretells that his kingdom will be established
saul » King of israel » Is reproved by samuel for usurping the priestly functions

1 Samuel 13:15 (show verse)

Then Samuel got up and went from Gilgal to Gibeah of Benjamin. Saul mustered the people present with him, about 600 men.

Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
samuel » Reproves saul; foretells that his kingdom will be established

1 Samuel 13:16 (show verse)

Saul, his son Jonathan, and the people present with them remained in Geba of Benjamin, while the Philistines camped in Michmash.

Jonathan » Son of saul » Victory of, over the philistine garrison of geba
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul

1 Samuel 13:17 (show verse)

Raiders went out of the Philistine camp in three companies. One company turned in the direction of Ophrah, to the land of Shual,

Armies » March in ranks » Move, in attack, in three divisions
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Ophrah » A city » tribe of Benjamin

1 Samuel 13:18 (show verse)

one company turned in the direction of Beth-horon, while the one company turned toward the border that overlooks the valley of Zeboiim toward the desert.

Armies » March in ranks » Move, in attack, in three divisions
Beth-horon » Two ancient cities of canaan, near which joshua defeated the amorites
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Valleys » Mentioned in scripture » Zeboim
Zeboim » A city » Valley » tribe of Benjamin

1 Samuel 13:19 (show verse)

No blacksmith could be found in all the land of Israel because the Philistines thought, "This will keep the Hebrews from making swords or spears."

Agriculture » Facts about
military Arms » Of conquered nations taken away to prevent rebellion
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Smiths, workers in metals
Arts of the » Blacksmith
Beulah land » Canaan » Land of israel
Canaan » Land of » Called the land of israel
Canaan, land of » Canaan » Land of israel
Holy land » Called » Land of israel
Iron » Working in, a trade
Iron » Made into » Weapons of war
Israel » Etc
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Smith » The philistines
Spears » The israelites » Acquainted with the making of
Swords » Hebrews early acquainted with making of

1 Samuel 13:20 (show verse)

Everyone in Israel would have to go to the Philistines so each person could sharpen his plow, his mattock, his axe, and his sickle.

Agriculture » Facts about
Agriculture or husbandry » Implements of » The mattock
Agriculture or husbandry » Implements of » The plow
Agriculture or husbandry » Implements of » The axe
military Arms » Of conquered nations taken away to prevent rebellion
Ax » An implement
Iron » Made into » Implements for husbandry
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Plow » Shares of, sharpened by the smiths of the philistines

1 Samuel 13:21 (show verse)

The charge was one pin for plows, mattocks, three pronged forks, and axes, or for setting the goads.

Agriculture » Facts about
Agriculture or husbandry » Implements of » The fork
military Arms » Of conquered nations taken away to prevent rebellion
Ax » An implement
File » Used for sharpening edged tools
Fork » An agricultural implement
Iron » Made into » Implements for husbandry
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Provoke » An instrument of torture

1 Samuel 13:22 (show verse)

On the day of battle, none of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan were armed with swords or spears, but Saul and his son Jonathan did have them.

military Arms » Of conquered nations taken away to prevent rebellion
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Spears » The israelites » Ill provided with, in the times of deborah and saul

1 Samuel 13:23 (show verse)

Now a garrison of the Philistines had gone out to the pass of Michmash.

Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul