1 Samuel 13:8

And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 13:8

BSB
And Saul waited seven days for the time appointed by Samuel, but Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the troops began to desert Saul.
AKJV
And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him.
CPDV
But he waited for seven days, in accord with what was agreed with Samuel. But Samuel did not arrive at Gilgal, for the people were scattering away from him.
ERV
And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him.
NHEB
And he stayed seven days, according to the time that Samuel had said. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the people began to abandon him.
SMT
And he will wait some days according to the appointment which was of Samuel: and Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 13:8

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Overview of 1 Samuel 13:8
Summary
Saul waits anxiously for Samuel's arrival
Place
Gilgal
Event
Saul waits for Samuel
Estimated Time Period
c. 1050 BC
Category
Narrative