I Samuel 13:12
The Scripture
(12) Therefore said I, The Philistines will come down now upon me to Gilgal, and I have not made supplication unto the LORD: I forced myself therefore, and offered a burnt offering.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Facing the Philistines at Gilgal and growing impatient waiting for Samuel, Saul unlawfully offered the burnt offering himself, and Samuel arrived to rebuke him, declaring that his kingdom would not continue. The Philistines held a military advantage, having disarmed Israel of blacksmiths, leaving only Saul and Jonathan with swords.
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