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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 thirty] {years old} at the beginning of his reign, and he reigned [forty-]two 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

He chose for himself three thousand from Israel. Two thousand [of these] were with Saul at Micmash in the hill country of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan at Gibeah in Benjamin. He sent away the rest of the people, each to his tent.

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 defeated the garrison of [the] Philistines that [was] at Geba, and [the] Philistines heard [about it]. Then Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, "Let the Hebrews hear!"

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)

And all Israel did hear, saying, "Saul has defeated the garrison of [the] Philistines; and also, Israel has become a stench among [the] Philistines!" So the people were called out after 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)

And the Philistines assembled to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots and six thousand horsemen and an army as numerous as sand which [is] on the seashore. And they came up and encamped at Micmash, 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 [it was] {too difficult} for them, because the army was hard pressed, the people hid themselves in the caves, in the thorn bushes, in the cliffs, in the vaults and in the wells.

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)

[Some] of the Hebrews crossed over the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. But Saul was still at Gilgal, and all the army {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)

He waited seven days according to the appointed time Samuel determined, but Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and {the army started to slip away from him}.

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)

So Saul said, "Bring here to me the burnt offering and the fellowship offerings." Then he offered up the burnt offering.

1 Samuel 13:10 (show verse)

{Just as} he finished offering the burnt sacrifice, Samuel was coming. So Saul went out to meet him [and] to bless him.

1 Samuel 13:11 (show verse)

But Samuel said, "What have you done?" Saul said, "Because I saw that the army {was scattering} from me and you did not come {at the appointed time} and [that the] Philistines had gathered at Micmash,

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)

therefore I said, 'Now [the] Philistines will come down against me at Gilgal, and I have not yet implored the face of Yahweh.' So I forced myself and offered 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 said to Saul, "You have behaved foolishly! You have not kept the command of Yahweh your God which he commanded you. For then, Yahweh 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 will not endure. Yahweh has sought for himself a man according to his [own] heart, and Yahweh has appointed him as leader over his people, because you have not kept what Yahweh 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 up from Gilgal to Gibeah of Benjamin. And Saul mustered the people who were found with him, about six hundred 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 and Jonathan his son and the army that remained with them [were] staying in Geba [of] Benjamin, and [the] Philistines encamped at Micmash.

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)

The {raiders} went out from the camp of [the] Philistines [in] three divisions. One division turned on the road to Ophrah toward 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 division turned on the road to Beth Horon, and one turned on the road toward the border overlooking the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness.

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)

Now no skilled craftsman could be found in all the land of Israel, for [the] Philistines had said, "So that the Hebrews cannot make swords or spears for themselves."

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)

So all Israel [went] down to [the] Philistines, each to have his plowshare, his mattock, his axe, and his iron plowshare sharpened.

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 {two-thirds of a shekel} for the plowshare and for the mattock, and {a third of a shekel for the pick} and for the axe, and to set the goading sticks.

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)

{So} on [the] day of battle, there was not a sword or a spear found in the hands of all the army that was with Saul and Jonathan, but {Saul and his son Jonathan had 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 the garrison of [the] Philistines went out to the pass of Micmash.

Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul