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How long had Saul reigned as king when he gathered men in Michmash?
How long had Saul reigned as king when he gathered men in Michmash?
2 years
How many men did Saul choose for himself after he had reigned 2 years over Israel?
How many men did Saul choose for himself after he had reigned 2 years over Israel?
3,000
How many men were with Saul in Michmash and the mountains of Bethel?
How many men were with Saul in Michmash and the mountains of Bethel?
2,000
Where were Saul and his 2,000 men?
Where were Saul and his 2,000 men?
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How many men were with Jonathan?
How many men were with Jonathan?
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Where were Jonathan and his 1,000 men?
Where were Jonathan and his 1,000 men?
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Where were the rest of the men not chosen by Saul sent?
Where were the rest of the men not chosen by Saul sent?
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Who did Jonathan attack in Geba?
Who did Jonathan attack in Geba?
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What did Saul do throughout all the land?
What did Saul do throughout all the land?
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What did Saul shout when he blew the trumpet?
What did Saul shout when he blew the trumpet?
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When the people heard that they had become an abomination to the Philistines, where did they gather to Saul?
When the people heard that they had become an abomination to the Philistines, where did they gather to Saul?
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How many Philistines gathered together to fight with Israel?
How many Philistines gathered together to fight with Israel?
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How were the number of Philistines described that gathered to fight against Israel?
How were the number of Philistines described that gathered to fight against Israel?
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What did the people of Israel do when they saw they were in danger?
What did the people of Israel do when they saw they were in danger?
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What did some of the Hebrews cross because they were in danger?
What did some of the Hebrews cross because they were in danger?
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What land did the men of Israel enter when they crossed the Jordan?
What land did the men of Israel enter when they crossed the Jordan?
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How did those with Saul follow him?
How did those with Saul follow him?
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How long was Saul to wait for Samuel to come to Gilgal?
How long was Saul to wait for Samuel to come to Gilgal?
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When Samuel did not come to Gilgal in the allotted time, what did the people do?
When Samuel did not come to Gilgal in the allotted time, what did the people do?
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Who set the time for Saul to wait for Samuel in Gilgal?
Who set the time for Saul to wait for Samuel in Gilgal?
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When did Samuel appear in Gilgal?
When did Samuel appear in Gilgal?
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What foolish thing did Saul do while waiting for Samuel?
What foolish thing did Saul do while waiting for Samuel?
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Why did Samuel tell Saul he had acted foolishly?
Why did Samuel tell Saul he had acted foolishly?
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What did Samuel tell Saul the Lord would not do because he did not keep His commandment?
What did Samuel tell Saul the Lord would not do because he did not keep His commandment?
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Who has the Lord sought to be commander over His people?
Who has the Lord sought to be commander over His people?
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How many men were left with Saul after Samuel left Gilgal to Gibeah?
How many men were left with Saul after Samuel left Gilgal to Gibeah?
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What was the name of Saul's son?
What was the name of Saul's son?
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How many companies came out of the camp of the Philistines?
How many companies came out of the camp of the Philistines?
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What could not be found in all the land of Israel because of the Philistines?
What could not be found in all the land of Israel because of the Philistines?
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Why were there no blacksmiths in all the land?
Why were there no blacksmiths in all the land?
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Where did the Israelites go to sharpen their plowshare, mattock, ax, and sickle?
Where did the Israelites go to sharpen their plowshare, mattock, ax, and sickle?
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What did the Philistines charge for sharpening?
What did the Philistines charge for sharpening?
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Who were the only ones who had a sword or spear on the day of the battle?
Who were the only ones who had a sword or spear on the day of the battle?
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Where did the garrison of the Philistines go out to?
Where did the garrison of the Philistines go out to?
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Study Notes
Saul's Reign and Military Context
- Saul reigned over Israel for 2 years before gathering men in Michmash.
- He chose 3,000 men; 2,000 were stationed in Michmash and the mountains of Bethel, and 1,000 with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin.
- The remaining men were sent back to his tent.
Jonathan's Attack and Initial Consequences
- Jonathan attacked the Philistine garrison in Geba, leading to heightened tensions.
- Saul blew a trumpet throughout the land, proclaiming "Let the Hebrews hear!" to rally support.
- The news of Jonathan's actions led to a dread among the Philistines, causing them to gather a massive force of 30,000 chariots and 6,000 horsemen.
Israel's Response to the Philistine Threat
- Faced with the overwhelming Philistine numbers, Israelites fled and hid in various locations (caves, thickets, rocks).
- Some crossed the Jordan River, entering the territories of Gad and Gilead, due to fear.
- Those that remained with Saul followed him trembling.
Saul's Disobedience and Consequences
- Saul was instructed to wait 7 days for Samuel in Gilgal. When Samuel did not arrive, fear led the people to scatter.
- In a rash decision, Saul performed a burnt offering, an act reserved for Samuel, demonstrating a lack of faith.
- Samuel arrived immediately after Saul completed the offering and rebuked him for not keeping God's commandment.
God's Judgment and Saul's Kingdom
- Samuel conveyed that due to Saul's actions, God would not establish his kingdom over Israel forever.
- The Lord sought a man after His own heart to lead the people, foreshadowing David's eventual rise to power.
- After the encounter, only 600 men remained loyal to Saul.
Philistine Dominance and Israelite Disadvantages
- The Philistines had a significant military presence, dividing into three companies to explore various routes.
- Due to Philistine control, Israel lacked blacksmiths to forge weapons, severely limiting their military capability.
- Israelites had to go to the Philistines for tool sharpening, facing charges for services, making them dependent and weak.
Weaponry and the Start of Conflict
- On the day of battle, only Saul and Jonathan possessed swords or spears, highlighting a significant disadvantage for Israel.
- Philistine garrison movements were concentrated around the pass of Michmash, setting the stage for future confrontations.
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