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Selected Verse: 1 Samuel 13:4 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 1Sa 13:4 |
King James |
And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of the Philistines, and that Israel also was had in abomination with the Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
| To Gilgal - The Wady Suweinit de-bouches into the plain of the Jordan in which Gilgal was situated. For the sanctity of Gilgal, see above, Sa1 11:14 note. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Saul - Perhaps contrary to some treaty. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| The people were called together - The smiting of this garrison was the commencement of a war, and in effect the shaking off of the Philistine yoke; and now the people found that they must stand together, and fight for their lives. |
14 Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there.