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1 Samuel 11

1 Samuel 11:12

Saul Confirmed as King · 1 Samuel 11:12–15
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Translations

Modern
Then the people said to Samuel, “Who said that Saul should not reign over us? Bring those men here so we can kill them!”
Traditional
And the people said unto Samuel, Who is he that said, Shall Saul reign over us? bring the men, that we may put them to death.
Literal
And the people said to Samuel, “Who is he who said: Saul shall reign over us? Bring the men, that we may put them to death.”
Latin
Et ait populus ad Samuelem: Quis est iste qui dixit: Saul num regnabit super nos? Date viros, et interficiemus eos.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then the people said to Samuel, “Who said that Saul should not reign over us? Bring those men here so we can kill them!”

Notes

1 Samuel 11:1–15

Saul became king after winning a battle, which was why the people wanted a king (1 Samuel 8:20).

1 Samuel 10:26–11:13

Saul showed he could lead by handling opposition and saving the town of Jabesh-gilead.

1 Samuel 9:1–11:15

Saul became powerful through three main events:

  1. Samuel secretly anointed him (1 Samuel 9:1–10:16).

  2. He was chosen by casting lots (1 Samuel 10:17–27).

  3. He defeated the Ammonites (1 Samuel 11:1–15).

See also study note on 1 Samuel 13:1–16:13.

Theme notes and profiles

Moab and Ammon Samuel Saul

Events

People

Samuel: Prophet and last judge of Israel before the kings Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Glossary

Jabesh, Jabesh-Gilead (Place) Samuel (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second Saul

Topics

Israel: Under the Kings Before the Separation Into Two Kingdoms: Saul Anointed As King Rulers: Righteous: Saul, After the Defeat of the Ammonites Samuel: Renews the Kingdom of Saul Saul: King of Israel: Made King of Israel Statecraft: Samuel Unselfishness: Saul