1 Samuel Chapter 11 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

Nahash the Ammonite

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?

7 days Signup and view all the answers

Where was Saul when the messengers of Jabesh came to Gibeah to tell of Nahash and he heard the people weeping?

Coming behind the herd in the field Signup and view all the answers

What came upon Saul when he heard the news from the messengers of Jabesh?

The Spirit of God Signup and view all the answers

What was aroused in Saul when he heard the news from the messengers?

His anger Signup and view all the answers

What did Saul do while his anger was aroused because of the news from the messengers of Jabesh?

Took a yoke of oxen, cut them in pieces, and sent them throughout Israel by the messengers Signup and view all the answers

What message did Saul send with the messengers along with the cut up oxen?

Whoever does not go out with Saul and Samuel to battle, so shall it be done to his oxen. Signup and view all the answers

When the oxen that Saul cut into pieces were sent throughout Israel, how did they come out to Saul?

With one consent Signup and view all the answers

Where did Saul number the men of Israel that came for battle?

Bezek Signup and view all the answers

How many of the children of Israel and the men of Judah came to Bezek for battle?

300,000 of children of Israel & 30,000 of men of Judah Signup and view all the answers

When did Saul tell the messengers from Jabesh that they will have help?

Tomorrow by the time the sun is hot Signup and view all the answers

How many companies did Saul put the people in for battle?

3 Signup and view all the answers

When did Saul and his companies come into the midst of the camp?

In the morning watch Signup and view all the answers

How long did Saul kill the Ammonites?

Until the heat of the day Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the Ammonites who survived?

They were scattered so that no two were left together Signup and view all the answers

Who did the people want Samuel to bring to them after the battle?

Those who questioned Saul to reign over them Signup and view all the answers

Why did Saul say that no man shall be put to death today?

Today the Lord has accomplished salvation in Israel Signup and view all the answers

Where did the people make Saul king before the Lord?

Gilgal Signup and view all the answers

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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