1 Samuel 11:4

Saul Defeats the Ammonites · 1 Samuel 11:1–11
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Translations

Modern
When the messengers came to Gibeah of Saul and relayed these words in the hearing of the people, they all wept aloud.
Traditional
Then came the messengers to Gibeah of Saul, and told the tidings in the ears of the people: and all the people lifted up their voices, and wept.
Literal
And the messengers came to Gibeah of Saul and told the news in the ears of the people. And all the people lifted up their voices and wept.
Latin
Venerunt ergo nuntii in Gabaa Saulis: et locuti sunt verba hæc, audiente populo: et levavit omnis populus vocem suam, et flevit.

Original

Hebrew
English
When the messengers came to Gibeah of Saul and relayed these words in the hearing of the people, they all wept aloud.

Notes

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

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

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

Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Places

Gibeah: A city of Benjamin, associated with Saul and atrocities

Glossary

Ammon, Ammonites Criminal Law and Punishment Gibeah Gilead (Place) Jabesh, Jabesh-Gilead (Place) Samuel (Person) Samuel, Books of First and Second Warfare

Topics

Decision: Ruth Jabesh-Gilead: Beseiged by the Ammonites Nahash: An Ammonite King: Defeated by Saul at Jabesh-Gilead