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Themes in 1 Samuel 13

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Themes in 1 Samuel 13

1 Samuel 13:1 (show verse)

Saul was [forty] years old when he began to reign; and when he had reigned 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

Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel, of which two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in the Mount of Bethel, and one thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent every man 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 struck the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba: and the Philistines heard of it. Saul blew the trumpet throughout all 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 that Saul had struck the garrison of the Philistines, and also that Israel was had in abomination with the Philistines. The people were gathered together after Saul to 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)

The Philistines assembled themselves together to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots, and six thousand horsemen, and people as the sand which is on the seashore in multitude: and they came up, and encamped in Michmash, eastward 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 distressed), then the people did hide themselves in caves, and in thickets, and in rocks, and in coverts, 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)

Now some of the Hebrews had gone over the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead; but as for Saul, he was yet 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)

He stayed seven days, according to the set time that Samuel [had appointed]: but Samuel didn't come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered 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)

Saul said, "Bring here the burnt offering to me, and the peace offerings." He offered the burnt offering.

1 Samuel 13:10 (show verse)

It came to pass that as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might greet him.

1 Samuel 13:11 (show verse)

Samuel said, "What have you done?" Saul said, "Because I saw that the people were scattered from me, and that you didn't come within the days appointed, and that the Philistines assembled themselves together 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 on me to Gilgal, and I haven't entreated the favor of Yahweh.' I forced myself therefore, 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 done foolishly. You have not kept the commandment of Yahweh your God, which he commanded you; for now Yahweh would have established your kingdom on 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 continue. Yahweh has sought for himself a man after his own heart, and Yahweh has appointed him to be prince over his people, because you have not kept that which Yahweh 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)

Samuel arose, and went from Gilgal to Gibeah of Benjamin. 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)

Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people who were present with them, stayed in Geba of Benjamin: but the Philistines encamped in 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)

The spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies: one company turned to the way that leads to 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 the way to Beth Horon; and another company turned the way of the border that looks down on 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 there was no smith found throughout all the land of Israel; for the Philistines said, "Lest the Hebrews make them 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)

but all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his plowshare, mattock, axe, and sickle;

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)

yet they had a file for the mattocks, and for the plowshares, and for the forks, and for the axes, and to set the goads.

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 to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found.

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)

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

Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul