I Samuel 13:2
The Scripture
(2) Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent every man to his tent.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Samuel 8:11I Samuel 14:52I Samuel 13:5I Samuel 13:23I Samuel 14:5I Samuel 14:31Isaiah 10:28I Samuel 10:26I Samuel 15:34Joshua 18:28Judges 19:12II Samuel 21:6
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