1 Samuel Chapter 13 Discussion

Confusion over question about Saul's age and reign solved; Many versions including NASB translate I Samuel 13:1 "30 years old when he began to reign and reigned 42 years". Acts 13;21 the Apostle Paul says his reign was 42 years.

I don't think it gives his age. I would guess he was in his 40s since he had a son, Johathan who was a young man.

'To obey is better than sacrifice and to harken than to the fat of rams' ( 1 Sam. 15:22). A lesson here is that we must first learn to obey and follow orders before we can lead others.

1 Samuel 13-1 I have read this over and over. I can not find the age of Saul when he became king. please explain

Bible in a Year Reading Day 77. Saul fails very quickly. In his diligence and duty he fails to understand that it is God and not himself that orders everything. By offering a sacrifice he stepped away from what God intentions were for him. Saul is a tragic figure in Israel's history. He seemed to have many good intentions, but he did what was right in his own eyes, but it wasn't God's way.

verses 19-20 are relevant to the gun grabbing gun/weapon control plan of people in power, and those who would not let us defend ourselves, our families, and others

Verse 14: Jehovah God expected obedience from the Saul. Saul was not authorized to offer up the burnt offering. Due to his disobedience, he would lose the kingship.

1 Sam 13.1: I wonder if this verse is saying that two years after defeating the Ammonites (11:11ff) Saul now turns to deal with the Philistines. His son Jonathan heads a company of 1000 warriors and defeats the Philistine garrison at Gibeah (near Michmash v4). The meaning of Jonathan's name is 'Yahweh's gift' and this he proves to be especially as David's closest friend.

Samuel 13


I am confused.

Saul should have used or look for alternative means of making iron works instead of depending on their enemy that are prone to declaring war any how. What a King with no strategic millitary preparation .

Gail, the Hebrew translation as well as the KJV here doesn't say what is in the first two quiz questions therefore they appear to be incorrect. However, some translations like the NIV says what the quiz questions and answers say. Glory be to God in the highest through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Amen.

Is there an error in the first question asked in the quiz or am I not understanding? I have read 1 Samuel 13:1 and it does not state Saul 's age when he became king.

1Samuel 13 Sometimes I try to test myself with the knowledge after reading a chapter! What confuses me is that I read nowhere in 1Samuel 13 how old Samuel was when he became King, nor how long he reigned, Did I miss something????

1 Samuel 13 13 1 Samuel 13 13. And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.....I can 't even began to count the times that my acts of foolishness has gotten me in trouble. GOD is truly merciful to me.

Ofcourse as human beings we have our fears, doubts and anxieties particularly when faced with life 's many challenges. Patience perseverance is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and it takes maturity and consistency in the things of GOD to attain. I will encourge readers to always trust GOD no matter what. Saul could have waited but caved in under pressure and lost the kingdom. As Christians today, we are just like Saul. I pray that GOD through HIS son Jesus Christ will restore all that we have lost as a result of our inpatience. Amen.

patient is very important in every humans life,so many people these days don 't wait for God,they want God to wait for them, and this is what happens to Saul and it made him to loose the continuation of kingship to his desendant.With hurry ,fear and impatient many people loose something so crucial to their life,and that is what brought the downfall of many people.

1 Samuel 13 1 reading is confusing.

GOD knew what kind person King Saul was going to be before HE appointed him ,it was just that the people wanted a King so badly that HE gave Saul to them I believe that these people are just like we are today, Saul was tall and it sound like very nice looking, so they really like that,we look at what a person look like rather than pray and seek GOD for what is best for us, Saul went against GOD commandment just like allot of us when we are put in a high positions we think that we can do things the way that we want to do things and treat people any kind of way because of the position that we'er in, but we can't, GOD can not and will not bless us to go on, we see this in many of our churches today how people are pulling away just like they pulled away from Saul.people may change, things may change , but GOD word will never change. I THANK GOD that HE is not let us. Malachi 3:6 I am the LORD thy GOD and I change not.

plowshares and pruning hooks...no more war
but sadly in 'this world' the conflict rages
with iron missiles
so we pray that many Jews will be saved and that we stay on the narrow way that few find

God is not limited by time to help us. If He tells us to wait, definitely He will show up at the right time. Saul was afraid when he saw the people with him leaving one by one. He forgot that God helped him to defeat the Ammotes who wanted to fight against the people of Jabesh. Saul offered the sacrifice which was not his duty and could not wait for Samuel. When we are facing serious challenges and people abandon us, that is the time we should hold on to God and not do what we complicate the problem. For our salvation and deliverance is around the corner.

We shouldn´t give God time to answer. We should just wait patiently. He does things in his time and it is always the right time for him. He is the Almighty God let us always remember that. He keeps his promise AMEN