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1 Samuel 13:8

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Samuel 13:8

Verse 8 of 23

Scripture focus

And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel [had appointed]: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him.

1 Samuel 13:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 13:8

Theological / Devotional

Tarried seven days. This does not necessarily mean that Saul had already waited seven full days, and that Samuel did not arrive till the beginning of the eighth day and was therefore a day late in meeting the appointment. It is possible that when the prophet did not appear during the early part of the appointed day (see PP 617, 618), Saul assumed the responsibility of offering the sacrifice. Upon anointing Saul king, Samuel had instructed him with respect to this occasion; he was to go to Gilgal and wait there till Samuel should come (see ch. 10:8; cf. PP 617). Samuel did, however, arrive soon after the time appointed for the sacrifice, only to discover Saul’s act of disobedience (ch. 13:10).

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