I Samuel · Chapter 13 King James Version

I Samuel 13:16

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The Scripture

(16) And Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people that were present with them, abode in Gibeah of Benjamin: but the Philistines encamped in Michmash.
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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