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Who did Nahash the Ammonite encamp against?
Who did Nahash the Ammonite encamp against?
Jabesh Gilead
Who did the people of Jabesh Gilead ask to make a covenant with them after he encamped against them?
Who did the people of Jabesh Gilead ask to make a covenant with them after he encamped against them?
Nahash the Ammonite
What was Nahash, the Ammonite's, conditions to make a covenant with the people of Jabesh Gilead?
What was Nahash, the Ammonite's, conditions to make a covenant with the people of Jabesh Gilead?
He will put out their right eyes & bring reproach on all Israel
How long did the elders of Jabesh ask Nahash to wait before he took their territory?
How long did the elders of Jabesh ask Nahash to wait before he took their territory?
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Where was Saul when the messengers of Jabesh came to Gibeah to tell of Nahash and he heard the people weeping?
Where was Saul when the messengers of Jabesh came to Gibeah to tell of Nahash and he heard the people weeping?
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What came upon Saul when he heard the news from the messengers of Jabesh?
What came upon Saul when he heard the news from the messengers of Jabesh?
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What was aroused in Saul when he heard the news from the messengers?
What was aroused in Saul when he heard the news from the messengers?
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What did Saul do while his anger was aroused because of the news from the messengers of Jabesh?
What did Saul do while his anger was aroused because of the news from the messengers of Jabesh?
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What message did Saul send with the messengers along with the cut up oxen?
What message did Saul send with the messengers along with the cut up oxen?
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When the oxen that Saul cut into pieces were sent throughout Israel, how did they come out to Saul?
When the oxen that Saul cut into pieces were sent throughout Israel, how did they come out to Saul?
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Where did Saul number the men of Israel that came for battle?
Where did Saul number the men of Israel that came for battle?
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How many of the children of Israel and the men of Judah came to Bezek for battle?
How many of the children of Israel and the men of Judah came to Bezek for battle?
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When did Saul tell the messengers from Jabesh that they will have help?
When did Saul tell the messengers from Jabesh that they will have help?
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How many companies did Saul put the people in for battle?
How many companies did Saul put the people in for battle?
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When did Saul and his companies come into the midst of the camp?
When did Saul and his companies come into the midst of the camp?
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How long did Saul kill the Ammonites?
How long did Saul kill the Ammonites?
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What happened to the Ammonites who survived?
What happened to the Ammonites who survived?
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Who did the people want Samuel to bring to them after the battle?
Who did the people want Samuel to bring to them after the battle?
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Why did Saul say that no man shall be put to death today?
Why did Saul say that no man shall be put to death today?
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Where did the people make Saul king before the Lord?
Where did the people make Saul king before the Lord?
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Study Notes
Nahash and Jabesh Gilead
- Nahash the Ammonite besieged Jabesh Gilead, prompting the people to seek a treaty.
- The terms of the covenant included gouging out the right eye of all citizens, intending to disgrace Israel.
Elder's Appeal
- Elders of Jabesh asked Nahash for a 7-day grace period before he attacked, seeking aid from Israel.
Saul’s Reaction
- Saul was plowing in the fields when messengers from Jabesh informed him of the crisis, leading to widespread mourning among the people.
- The Spirit of God came upon Saul, provoking him to anger upon hearing the distressing news.
Saul's Call to Arms
- In his anger, Saul cut up a yoke of oxen and sent the pieces throughout Israel as a rallying message to prepare for battle.
- He warned that those who failed to join him and Samuel would face the same fate as the dismembered oxen.
- The call to arms united the Israelites, who responded enthusiastically and assembled as one.
Battle Preparation
- Saul gathered an army of 300,000 men from Israel and 30,000 from Judah at Bezek.
- He assured the people of Jabesh that help would arrive the next day by midday.
Strategy and Victory
- The men were divided into three companies for a strategic attack during the morning watch.
- Saul's forces defeated the Ammonites, continuing their assault until midday, scattering the surviving enemies so no two remained together.
Aftermath and Leadership
- Following the victory, the people demanded that Samuel bring forward those who doubted Saul's kingship.
- Saul declared that no one would be executed, celebrating the day as a time when the Lord delivered Israel.
- Saul was officially made king in Gilgal, marking the establishment of his reign in the eyes of the people.
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