1Sa 13:2 | TNotes | STEP | 13:2 Earlier, Saul had employed 330,000 troops to fight against a much less formidable foe (11:8 ). The selection here of 3,000 special troops probably does not reflect overconfidence (cp. Josh 7:3-4 ). Rather, Saul likely recognized the need for a smaller, highly trained, elite militia to deal with the troublesome Philistines (see 1 Sam 14:52 ). • Micmash was located in Benjamin about two miles northwest of Saul’s home in Gibeah.

cJosh 7:3-4►

d1 Sam 14:52►

‏ 1 Samuel 13:2

13:2 ^a Earlier, Saul had employed 330,000 troops to fight against a much less formidable foe (11:8 ^b). The selection here of 3,000 special troops probably does not reflect overconfidence (cp. Josh 7:3-4 ^c). Rather, Saul likely recognized the need for a smaller, highly trained, elite militia to deal with the troublesome Philistines (see 1 Sam 14:52 ^d).

• Micmash was located in Benjamin about two miles northwest of Saul’s home in Gibeah.