1 Samuel 13:1 Meaning
Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel,
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
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Related Cross References
1 Chronicles 10:1
Both verses recount Saul's reign and its significance.
Acts 13:21
Paul references Saul's reign in his sermon as part of Israel's history.
Source: 1 Samuel 13:1