1Sa 13:15 | MHM | STEP | The Israelites' Low Condition This section describes how the people of Israel were in a difficult and weak situation after Saul’s disobedience. Samuel leaves Saul, showing that God’s guidance is no longer with him in the same way. The Israelites are left with a small, poorly equipped army, while the Philistines control the land and keep them weak. This happened because of the sin and failure of Israel’s leaders and people. v. 15 : Samuel leaves Saul in Gilgal because Saul acted on his own and did not wait for Samuel as God had commanded. Samuel does not pray with Saul or give him advice. Samuel goes to Gibeah of Benjamin, Saul’s city. This shows Samuel has not completely abandoned Saul and may still help him in the future (1 Samuel 13:15; 1 Samuel 13:15 ). v. 15-16 : Saul also goes to Gibeah and counts his soldiers. He finds that he only has about 600 men with him, a very small number. Their army has become weak and small because of their sin (1 Samuel 13:15-16; 1 Samuel 13:15-16 ).

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‏ 1 Samuel 13:15

The Israelites' Low Condition

This section describes how the people of Israel were in a difficult and weak situation after Saul’s disobedience. Samuel leaves Saul, showing that God’s guidance is no longer with him in the same way. The Israelites are left with a small, poorly equipped army, while the Philistines control the land and keep them weak. This happened because of the sin and failure of Israel’s leaders and people.

v. 15: Samuel leaves Saul in Gilgal because Saul acted on his own and did not wait for Samuel as God had commanded. Samuel does not pray with Saul or give him advice. Samuel goes to Gibeah of Benjamin, Saul’s city. This shows Samuel has not completely abandoned Saul and may still help him in the future (1 Samuel 13:15; 1 Samuel 13:15 ^a).

v. 15-16: Saul also goes to Gibeah and counts his soldiers. He finds that he only has about 600 men with him, a very small number. Their army has become weak and small because of their sin (1 Samuel 13:15-16; 1 Samuel 13:15-16 ^b).