1 Samuel 13: Saul’s Unlawful Offering at Gilgal

After Jonathan strikes a Philistine outpost, a huge Philistine army gathers and Israel’s troops hide in fear. When Samuel has not arrived by the appointed time, Saul offers the sacrifice himself; Samuel says his kingdom will not last and that God has chosen another ruler. Only Saul and Jonathan have weapons.

Reading level: General

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