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Themes in 1 Samuel 13

1 Samuel 13:1 (show verse)

Saul was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty two years over Israel.

the Armies of israel » Part of, retained in times of peace by the kings
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Time » Part of a period of, usually counted as the whole

Now Saul chose for himself 3,000 men of Israel, of which 2,000 were with Saul in Michmash and in the hill country of Bethel, while 1,000 were with Jonathan at Gibeah of Benjamin. But he sent away the rest of the people, each to his tent.

Armies » March in ranks » Standing armies
the Armies of israel » Part of, retained in times of peace by the kings
the Armies of israel » Disbanded after war
Beth-el » A mountain
Kings » Attended by a body-guard
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Michmash » Is garrisoned by saul
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Beth-el
Mountains » Names of » Beth-el

1 Samuel 13:3 (show verse)

Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. Then Saul blew the trumpet throughout the land, saying, “Let the Hebrews hear.”

Armies » Rendezvous of » Methods employed in effecting » Sounding a trumpet
Garrison » A military camp
Geba » A city » A city of the tribe of benjamin, assigned to the sons of aaron
Israel » Etc
Jonathan » Son of saul » Victory of, over the philistine garrison of geba
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Philistines » Jonathan smote a garrison of, at geba and provoked them
Trumpet » To summon soldiers » By saul

1 Samuel 13:4 (show verse)

All Israel heard the news that Saul had smitten the garrison of the Philistines, and also that Israel had become odious to the Philistines. The people were then summoned to Saul at Gilgal.

Armies » Rendezvous of » Methods employed in effecting » Sounding a trumpet
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Jonathan » Son of saul » Victory of, over the philistine garrison of geba
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Philistines » Jonathan smote a garrison of, at geba and provoked them

1 Samuel 13:5 (show verse)

Now the Philistines assembled to fight with Israel, 30,000 chariots and 6,000 horsemen, and people like the sand which is on the seashore in abundance; and they came up and camped in Michmash, east of Beth-aven.

Armies » Ancient, often numerous
Beth-aven » A place on the mountains of benjamin
Cavalry » Mounted » On horses
Chariot » For war
Chariots » Used in war
Chariots » Used in war by the » Philistines
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Horses » Used for » Mounting calvary
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Michmash » A city » A city of the tribe of benjamin
Philistines » Army of

1 Samuel 13:6 (show verse)

When the men of Israel saw that they were in a strait (for the people were hard-pressed), then the people hid themselves in caves, in thickets, in cliffs, in cellars, and in pits.

Cave » Place of refuge
Caves » Were used as » Places of concealment
Cowardice » Instances of » The israelites » To fight with the philistines
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Rocks » Used as » Places of safety in danger

1 Samuel 13:7 (show verse)

Also some of the Hebrews crossed the Jordan into the land of Gad and Gilead. But as for Saul, he was still in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling.

Cowardice » Instances of » The israelites » To fight with the philistines
The tribe of Gad » Many from other tribes sought refuge with, from the philistines
Gilead » Land of, east of the jordan
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul

1 Samuel 13:8 (show verse)

Now he waited seven days, according to the appointed time set by Samuel, but Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattering from him.

Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Confidence » Instances of » saul
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Periods and numbers » Forty days » Seven days
Presumption » Instances of » Saul, in sacrificing
Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Days
Seven » Days » Saul directed by samuel to stay at gilgal awaiting the prophet's command for

1 Samuel 13:9 (show verse)

So Saul said, “Bring to me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.” And he offered the burnt offering.

1 Samuel 13:10 (show verse)

As soon as he finished offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him and to greet him.

1 Samuel 13:11 (show verse)

But Samuel said, “What have you done?” And Saul said, “Because I saw that the people were scattering from me, and that you did not come within the appointed days, and that the Philistines were assembling at Michmash,

Armies » March in ranks » Sacrifices
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Samuel with saul
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Confidence » Instances of » saul
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Presumption » Instances of » Saul, in sacrificing
samuel » Reproves saul; foretells that his kingdom will be established
saul » King of israel » Is reproved by samuel for usurping the priestly functions
Sin » The wicked » Plead necessity for

1 Samuel 13:12 (show verse)

therefore I said, ‘Now the Philistines will come down against me at Gilgal, and I have not asked the favor of the Lord.’ So I forced myself and offered the burnt offering.”

Armies » March in ranks » Sacrifices
the Burnt offering » Guilt of unauthorized persons offering
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Samuel with saul
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Confidence » Instances of » saul
Excuses » To justify wrongdoing » King saul for usurping the function of the priest
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Justification » Of self attempted, to justify wrongdoing » King saul for usurping the function of the priest
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Presumption » Instances of » Saul, in sacrificing
samuel » Reproves saul; foretells that his kingdom will be established
saul » King of israel » Is reproved by samuel for usurping the priestly functions
Saul, king of israel » The man who lost a crown characteristics of » Self-will
Sin » The wicked » Plead necessity for
Sin » Excuses offered for » King saul for usurping the function of the priest
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » The lure of silver and gold
Yielding to temptation » The lure of silver and gold

1 Samuel 13:13 (show verse)

Samuel said to Saul, “You have acted foolishly; you have not kept the commandment of the Lord your God, which He commanded you, for now the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever.

the Burnt offering » Guilt of unauthorized persons offering
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Samuel with saul
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Confidence » Instances of » saul
Disobedience » Examples of
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of saul » In offering a sacrifice
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Kings » When first established in israel, not hereditary
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Presumption » Instances of » Saul, in sacrificing
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Samuel rebukes saul
Reproof » Exemplified » samuel
samuel » Life summarized » Courageous
samuel » Reproves saul; foretells that his kingdom will be established
saul » King of israel » Is reproved by samuel for usurping the priestly functions
Saul, king of israel » The man who lost a crown characteristics of » Self-will
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Samuel rebukes saul

1 Samuel 13:14 (show verse)

But now your kingdom shall not endure. The Lord has sought out for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has appointed him as ruler over His people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.”

Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Samuel with saul
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Confidence » Instances of » saul
David » A poet, see psalms 8, 19, 23, &c &c » General trend of his life spiritual
Disobedience to God » Forfeits his favor
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
The tribe of Judah » After saul's rebellion appointed to furnish kings to israel
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Presumption » Instances of » Saul, in sacrificing
samuel » Reproves saul; foretells that his kingdom will be established
saul » King of israel » Is reproved by samuel for usurping the priestly functions

1 Samuel 13:15 (show verse)

Then Samuel arose and went up from Gilgal to Gibeah of Benjamin. And Saul numbered the people who were present with him, about six hundred men.

Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » An altar built at, and sacrifice offered
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
samuel » Reproves saul; foretells that his kingdom will be established

1 Samuel 13:16 (show verse)

Now Saul and his son Jonathan and the people who were present with them were staying in Geba of Benjamin while the Philistines camped at Michmash.

Jonathan » Son of saul » Victory of, over the philistine garrison of geba
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul

1 Samuel 13:17 (show verse)

And the raiders came from the camp of the Philistines in three companies: one company turned toward Ophrah, to the land of Shual,

Armies » March in ranks » Move, in attack, in three divisions
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Ophrah » A city » tribe of Benjamin

1 Samuel 13:18 (show verse)

and another company turned toward Beth-horon, and another company turned toward the border which overlooks the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness.

Armies » March in ranks » Move, in attack, in three divisions
Beth-horon » Two ancient cities of canaan, near which joshua defeated the amorites
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Valleys » Mentioned in scripture » Zeboim
Zeboim » A city » Valley » tribe of Benjamin

1 Samuel 13:19 (show verse)

Now no blacksmith could be found in all the land of Israel, for the Philistines said, “Otherwise the Hebrews will make

swords or spears.”

Agriculture » Facts about
military Arms » Of conquered nations taken away to prevent rebellion
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Smiths, workers in metals
Arts of the » Blacksmith
Beulah land » Canaan » Land of israel
Canaan » Land of » Called the land of israel
Canaan, land of » Canaan » Land of israel
Holy land » Called » Land of israel
Iron » Working in, a trade
Iron » Made into » Weapons of war
Israel » Etc
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Smith » The philistines
Spears » The israelites » Acquainted with the making of
Swords » Hebrews early acquainted with making of

1 Samuel 13:20 (show verse)

So all Israel went down to the Philistines, each to sharpen his plowshare, his mattock, his axe, and his hoe.

Agriculture » Facts about
Agriculture or husbandry » Implements of » The mattock
Agriculture or husbandry » Implements of » The plow
Agriculture or husbandry » Implements of » The axe
military Arms » Of conquered nations taken away to prevent rebellion
Ax » An implement
Iron » Made into » Implements for husbandry
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Plow » Shares of, sharpened by the smiths of the philistines

1 Samuel 13:21 (show verse)

The charge was two-thirds of a shekel for the plowshares, the mattocks, the forks, and the axes, and to fix the hoes.

Agriculture » Facts about
Agriculture or husbandry » Implements of » The fork
military Arms » Of conquered nations taken away to prevent rebellion
Ax » An implement
File » Used for sharpening edged tools
Fork » An agricultural implement
Iron » Made into » Implements for husbandry
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Provoke » An instrument of torture

1 Samuel 13:22 (show verse)

So it came about on the day of battle that neither sword nor spear was found in the hands of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan, but they were found with Saul and his son Jonathan.

military Arms » Of conquered nations taken away to prevent rebellion
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Spears » The israelites » Ill provided with, in the times of deborah and saul

1 Samuel 13:23 (show verse)

And the garrison of the Philistines went out to the pass of Michmash.

Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul