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NASB | 1 Samuel 13:8 ¶ 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Samuel 13:8 ¶ Now Saul waited seven days, according to the appointed time which Samuel had set, but Samuel had not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattering away from Saul. |
Bible Question:
1 Samuel 13:8-14 When Samuel finds that Saul offered a burnt offering to God as preparation for battle, Saul was reprimanded for disobeying the Lord's commandment, and for this, his descendants would not inherit the throne. What mistake or act of disobedience did Saul actually commit? |
Bible Answer: Did you read the account? 1. For some reason, Samuel had delayed his arrival to the battlefield, and Saul became impatient—very impatient (1 Samuel 13:8). Apparently, Samuel had instructed Saul to always wait at least seven days, if possible, before engaging in any military battle. Seven days would give Samuel time to reach the battlefield to lead the troops in worship and sacrifice, and to give spiritual, military guidance to Saul (10:8). Whatever the case, in this particular instance Samuel had definitely instructed Saul to wait seven days for his arrival. However, some of Saul's few remaining troops began to scatter. 2. In desperation, Saul committed a terrible, unlawful act (1 Samuel 13:9). Not waiting for Samuel, he assumed the role of a priest and led the men in worship, offering up the burnt offering. But note that he never had time to offer up the fellowship sacrifices (1 Samuel 13:9). 3. Just as Saul had finished offering up the burnt sacrifice, Samuel arrived (1 Samuel 13:10). Seeing him off in the distance, Saul went out to greet Samuel. Immediately Samuel questioned Saul, asking what he had done. In response, Saul gave four excuses for his unlawful act of disobedience and blamed the troops, Samuel, and the Philistines. His excuses were: the fleeing of the troops the delay of Samuel the massive mobilization of the Philistines the desperate need to seek the Lord's favor before the attack of the Philistines was launched against him (1 Samuel 13:12) Saul confessed his fear of facing the Philistines without having sought the Lord's favor. Therefore he felt compelled to offer the burnt offering since Samuel had not yet arrived. 4. Hearing this, Samuel immediately pronounced God's judgment upon Saul (1 Samuel 13:13). He declared that Saul had acted foolishly, that he had tragically disobeyed the Lord's command. He had disobeyed by not waiting the seven days (10:8) and by assuming the place of a priest in worship and offering the burnt sacrifices. No crisis could ever justify such an offense against God, such terrible disobedience. Saul had disobeyed God; consequently, he had to face the judgment of God. He had to pay the penalty for his disobedience. Samuel pronounced the judgment: Saul was to lose the permanent establishment of his kingdom, the rule of his dynasty in the future. His dynasty or kingdom would not last (1 Samuel 13:13). Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible - Commentary - The Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible – 1 Samuel. |
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