Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So he said, “Bring me the burnt offering and the fellowship offerings.” And Saul offered up the burnt offering. New Living Translation So he demanded, “Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings!” And Saul sacrificed the burnt offering himself. English Standard Version So Saul said, “Bring the burnt offering here to me, and the peace offerings.” And he offered the burnt offering. Berean Standard Bible So he said, “Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.” And he offered up the burnt offering. King James Bible And Saul said, Bring hither a burnt offering to me, and peace offerings. And he offered the burnt offering. New King James Version So Saul said, “Bring a burnt offering and peace offerings here to me.” And he offered the burnt offering. New American Standard Bible So Saul said, “Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.” And he offered the burnt offering. NASB 1995 So Saul said, “Bring to me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.” And he offered the burnt offering. NASB 1977 So Saul said, “Bring to me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.” And he offered the burnt offering. Legacy Standard Bible So Saul said, “Bring near to me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.” And he offered the burnt offering. Amplified Bible So Saul said, “Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.” And he offered the burnt offering [which he was forbidden to do]. Christian Standard Bible So Saul said, “Bring me the burnt offering and the fellowship offerings.” Then he offered the burnt offering. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Saul said, “Bring me the burnt offering and the fellowship offerings.” Then he offered the burnt offering. American Standard Version And Saul said, Bring hither the burnt-offering to me, and the peace-offerings. And he offered the burnt-offering. Contemporary English Version Finally, Saul commanded, "Bring me some animals, so we can offer sacrifices to please the LORD and ask for his help." Saul killed one of the animals, English Revised Version And Saul said, Bring hither the burnt offering to me, and the peace offerings. And he offered the burnt offering. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Saul said, "Bring me the animals for the burnt offering and the fellowship offerings." So he sacrificed the burnt offering. Good News Translation so he said to them, "Bring me the burnt sacrifices and the fellowship sacrifices." He offered a burnt sacrifice, International Standard Version Saul said, "Bring the burnt offering and the peace offering to me," and he offered the burnt offering. Majority Standard Bible So he said, ?Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.? And he offered up the burnt offering. NET Bible So Saul said, "Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings." Then he offered a burnt offering. New Heart English Bible Saul said, "Bring here the burnt offering to me, and the peace offerings." He offered the burnt offering. Webster's Bible Translation And Saul said, Bring hither a burnt-offering to me, and peace-offerings. And he offered the burnt-offering. World English Bible Saul said, “Bring the burnt offering to me here, and the peace offerings.” He offered the burnt offering. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Saul says, “Bring the burnt-offering and the peace-offerings near to me”; and he causes the burnt-offering to ascend. Young's Literal Translation And Saul saith, 'Bring nigh unto me the burnt-offering, and the peace-offerings;' and he causeth the burnt-offering to ascend. Smith's Literal Translation And Saul will say, Bring near to me the burnt-offering and the peace, and he will bring up the burnt-offering. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen Saul said: Bring me the holocaust, and the peace offerings. And he offered the holocaust. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, Saul said, “Bring me the holocaust and the peace offerings.” And he offered the holocaust. New American Bible He then said, “Bring me the burnt offering and communion offerings!” Then he sacrificed the burnt offering. New Revised Standard Version So Saul said, “Bring the burnt offering here to me, and the offerings of well-being.” And he offered the burnt offering. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Saul said, Bring here a burnt offering to me, and he offered peace offerings and burnt offerings. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Shaul said: “Bring me burnt offerings and offer up peace sacrifices for burnt offerings” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Saul said: 'Bring hither to me the burnt-offering and the peace-offerings.' And he offered the burnt-offering. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Saul said, Bring hither victims, that I may offer whole-burnt-offerings and peace-offerings: and he offered the whole-burnt-offering. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Saul's Unlawful Sacrifice8And Saul waited seven days for the time appointed by Samuel, but Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the troops began to desert Saul. 9So he said, “Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.” And he offered up the burnt offering. 10Just as he finished offering the burnt offering, Samuel arrived, and Saul went out to greet him.… Cross References 1 Samuel 15:22-23 But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. / For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.” 1 Samuel 10:8 And you shall go before me to Gilgal, and surely I will come to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice peace offerings. Wait seven days until I come to you and show you what you are to do.” 2 Chronicles 26:16-21 But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense. / Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him. / They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.” ... Leviticus 10:1-2 Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. / So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD. Numbers 16:1-35 Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted / a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly. / They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?” ... 1 Kings 13:1-5 Suddenly, as Jeroboam was standing beside the altar to burn incense, there came a man of God from Judah to Bethel by the word of the LORD. / And he cried out against the altar by the word of the LORD, “O altar, O altar, this is what the LORD says: ‘A son named Josiah will be born to the house of David, and upon you he will sacrifice the priests of the high places who burn incense upon you, and human bones will be burned upon you.’” / That day the man of God gave a sign, saying, “The LORD has spoken this sign: ‘Surely the altar will be split apart, and the ashes upon it will be poured out.’” ... 1 Kings 12:26-33 Jeroboam said in his heart, “Now the kingdom might revert to the house of David. / If these people go up to offer sacrifices in the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, their hearts will return to their lord, Rehoboam king of Judah; then they will kill me and return to Rehoboam king of Judah.” / After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves and said to the people, “Going up to Jerusalem is too much for you. Here, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.” ... 1 Kings 11:11 Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. 2 Kings 17:21 When the LORD had torn Israel away from the house of David, they made Jeroboam son of Nebat king, and Jeroboam led Israel away from following the LORD and caused them to commit a great sin. 2 Kings 16:10-16 Then King Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria. On seeing the altar in Damascus, King Ahaz sent Uriah the priest a model of the altar and complete plans for its construction. / And Uriah the priest built the altar according to all the instructions King Ahaz had sent from Damascus, and he completed it before King Ahaz returned. / When the king came back from Damascus and saw the altar, he approached it and presented offerings on it. ... 2 Kings 18:4 He removed the high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and cut down the Asherah poles. He also demolished the bronze snake called Nehushtan that Moses had made, for up to that time the Israelites had burned incense to it. 2 Kings 23:4-5 Then the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, the priests second in rank, and the doorkeepers to remove from the temple of the LORD all the articles made for Baal, Asherah, and all the host of heaven. And he burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron and carried their ashes to Bethel. / Josiah also did away with the idolatrous priests ordained by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the cities of Judah and in the places all around Jerusalem—those who had burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven. 2 Chronicles 33:7 Manasseh even took the carved image he had made and set it up in the house of God, of which God had said to David and his son Solomon, “In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will establish My Name forever. 2 Chronicles 34:25 because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be poured out upon this place and will not be quenched.’ Matthew 12:7 If only you had known the meaning of ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent. Treasury of Scripture And Saul said, Bring here a burnt offering to me, and peace offerings. And he offered the burnt offering. he offered 1 Samuel 13:12,13 Therefore said I, The Philistines will come down now upon me to Gilgal, and I have not made supplication unto the LORD: I forced myself therefore, and offered a burnt offering… 1 Samuel 14:18 And Saul said unto Ahiah, Bring hither the ark of God. For the ark of God was at that time with the children of Israel. 1 Samuel 15:21,22 But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God in Gilgal… Jump to Previous Ascend Burnt Burnt-Offering Causeth Hither Nigh Offered Offering Offerings Peace Peace-Offerings SaulJump to Next Ascend Burnt Burnt-Offering Causeth Hither Nigh Offered Offering Offerings Peace Peace-Offerings Saul1 Samuel 13 1. Saul's select band3. He calls the Hebrews to Gilgal against the Philistines 5. The Philistines' great army 6. The distress of the Israelites 8. Saul, weary of staying for Samuel, sacrifices 11. Samuel reproves him 17. The three raiding parties of the Philistines 19. The policy of the Philistines, to allow no blacksmith in Israel So he said, “Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.” In the context of ancient Israel, burnt offerings and peace offerings were significant components of worship and covenant relationship with God. The burnt offering was entirely consumed by fire, symbolizing complete dedication to God (Leviticus 1). The peace offering, on the other hand, was a communal meal shared between the offerer, the priests, and God, symbolizing fellowship and thanksgiving (Leviticus 3). Saul's command to bring these offerings highlights his impatience and lack of faith, as he was not authorized to perform priestly duties. This act reflects a deeper issue of disobedience and presumption, as only priests, specifically from the line of Aaron, were permitted to offer sacrifices (Numbers 18:7). Saul's actions foreshadow the eventual loss of his kingdom due to his failure to adhere to God's commands. And he offered up the burnt offering. Persons / Places / Events 1. SaulThe first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. Saul's reign is marked by his initial obedience to God, followed by a series of disobedient acts, including the one described in this passage. 2. Samuel The prophet and last judge of Israel who anointed Saul as king. Samuel had instructed Saul to wait for him to perform the sacrificial offerings. 3. Gilgal A significant location in Israel's history, often associated with important events, including Saul's unlawful sacrifice in this passage. 4. Burnt Offering A sacrificial offering that was to be completely consumed by fire, symbolizing total dedication to God. According to the Law, only priests were authorized to perform such offerings. 5. Peace Offering A type of sacrifice in the Old Testament that symbolized fellowship and peace with God, also to be performed by priests. Teaching Points Obedience Over SacrificeSaul's decision to offer the sacrifice himself was a direct act of disobedience. This teaches us that God values our obedience to His commands over ritualistic practices. Patience and Trust in God's Timing Saul's impatience led to his downfall. We must learn to trust God's timing and wait for His guidance, even when circumstances seem pressing. The Role of Leadership and Authority Saul's actions remind us of the importance of respecting God-ordained authority and roles within the church and community. Consequences of Disobedience Saul's unlawful sacrifice had long-term consequences for his reign. Our actions have consequences, and disobedience can lead to loss of blessings and opportunities. Faithfulness in Trials Saul's fear of the Philistines led him to act rashly. In times of trial, we must remain faithful and seek God's direction rather than relying on our own understanding.(9) Bring hither a burnt offering to me.--It has been supposed by many that the greatness of the sin of Saul consisted in his offering sacrifice with his own hand, but not a hint of this is anywhere given us. It is more than probable that the sacrifice which was offered so prematurely in the absence of the seer of God was performed by the hand of Ahiah the priest, who, no doubt, was in attendance on the king. No unlawful assumption of priestly functions, as in the case of King Uzziah (2Chronicles 26:18), is anywhere charged on Saul.Verse 9. - A burnt offering, etc. The Hebrew has the definite article, the burnt offering and the peace offerings, which were there ready for Samuel to offer. He offered. Not with his own hand, but by the hand of the attendant priest, Ahiah, who was, we know, with him. Possibly, nevertheless, the Levitical law was not at this period strictly observed. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So [he]שָׁא֔וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites said, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Bring הַגִּ֣שׁוּ (hag·gi·šū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5066: To draw near, approach me the burnt offering הָעֹלָ֖ה (hā·‘ō·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering and the peace offerings.” וְהַשְּׁלָמִ֑ים (wə·haš·šə·lā·mîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8002: A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering And he offered up וַיַּ֖עַל (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively the burnt offering. הָעֹלָֽה׃ (hā·‘ō·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering Links 1 Samuel 13:9 NIV1 Samuel 13:9 NLT 1 Samuel 13:9 ESV 1 Samuel 13:9 NASB 1 Samuel 13:9 KJV 1 Samuel 13:9 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 13:9 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 13:9 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 13:9 French Bible 1 Samuel 13:9 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 13:9 Saul said Bring here the burnt offering (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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