1 Samuel 11: Saul Rescues Jabesh-gilead

Nahash the Ammonite besieges Jabesh-gilead and demands a humiliating treaty. God’s Spirit comes on Saul, who rallies Israel and routs the Ammonites, spares those who had doubted him, and is confirmed as king at Gilgal.

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What message did the gathered army send back to the besieged town of Jabesh-gilead (1 Samuel 11:9)?

They must hold out for another seven daysThey should flee across the Jordan by nightSamuel would first come and pray for themRescue would come by the heat of the next day