1 Samuel 13:1 · KJV
"Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel,"
King James Version
What does 1 Samuel 13:1 mean? →Passage Context
1Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel,
2Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Beth-el, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent every man to his tent.
3And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear.
Reflection Questions
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How do you view leadership in your life?
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What does it mean to you to follow a leader?
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When have you experienced a significant change in leadership?
Life Application
leadership
Consider how you can be a positive influence in your community or workplace.
faith
Pray for your leaders, asking God to guide them in their decisions.
People in This Verse
SaulOT
Saul was the first king of Israel, chosen by God but later rejected for disobedience. His life serves as a cautionary tale about pride and the consequences of turning away from God.
First appearance: 1 Samuel 9:1
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