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1 Samuel 13:15 ยท KJV

"And Samuel arose, and gat him up from Gilgal unto Gibeah of Benjamin. And Saul numbered the people that were present with him, about six hundred men."

King James Version

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Passage Context

13And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.
14But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.
15And Samuel arose, and gat him up from Gilgal unto Gibeah of Benjamin. And Saul numbered the people that were present with him, about six hundred men.
16And Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people that were present with them, abode in Gibeah of Benjamin: but the Philistines encamped in Michmash.
17And the spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies: one company turned unto the way that leadeth to Ophrah, unto the land of Shual:

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to feelings of loss or disappointment?

2

What does it mean for you to seek God's guidance in your decisions?

3

When have you felt a shift in your relationship with God?

Life Application

faith

Commit to seeking God's guidance in your daily decisions.

leadership

Reflect on how your actions impact those you lead.

People in This Verse

SamuelOT

Samuel became a major prophet and leader in Israel, anointing the first two kings. His birth was a direct answer to Hannah's fervent prayers.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 1:20

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

Places in This Verse

Gilgal

A significant location for Israelite encampments, particularly during their conquest of Canaan.

Gibeah of Benjamin

The hometown of Saul and a significant city in Benjamin's territory.

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