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1 Samuel 13:14-16
New International Reader's Version
1 Samuel 13:14-16
New International Reader's Version
14 But now your kingdom won’t last. The Lord has already looked for a man who is dear to his heart. He has appointed him king of his people. That’s because you haven’t obeyed the Lord’s command.”
15 Then Samuel left Gilgal and went up to Gibeah in the land of Benjamin. Saul counted the men who were with him. The total number was about 600.
Israel Doesn’t Have Weapons
16 Saul and his son Jonathan were staying in Gibeah in the land of Benjamin. The men who remained in the army were there with them. At the same time, the Philistines camped at Mikmash.
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1 Samuel 13:14-16
New International Version
1 Samuel 13:14-16
New International Version
14 But now your kingdom(A) will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart(B) and appointed(C) him ruler(D) of his people, because you have not kept(E) the Lord’s command.”
15 Then Samuel left Gilgal[a] and went up to Gibeah(F) in Benjamin, and Saul counted the men who were with him. They numbered about six hundred.(G)
Israel Without Weapons
16 Saul and his son Jonathan and the men with them were staying in Gibeah[b](H) in Benjamin, while the Philistines camped at Mikmash.
Footnotes
- 1 Samuel 13:15 Hebrew; Septuagint Gilgal and went his way; the rest of the people went after Saul to meet the army, and they went out of Gilgal
- 1 Samuel 13:16 Two Hebrew manuscripts; most Hebrew manuscripts Geba, a variant of Gibeah
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