1Sa 13:12 | TNotes | STEP | 13:12 asked for the Lord ’s help: The purpose of the burnt offering was to entreat God to grant victory in battle. Samuel himself had offered a similar sacrifice, which did lead to victory in battle (see 7:7-11 ). But Samuel, unlike Saul, served in a priestly role.

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‏ 1 Samuel 13:12

13:12 ^a asked for the Lord’s help: The purpose of the burnt offering was to entreat God to grant victory in battle. Samuel himself had offered a similar sacrifice, which did lead to victory in battle (see 7:7-11 ^b). But Samuel, unlike Saul, served in a priestly role.