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How old was Saul when he became king?
How old was Saul when he became king?
How many years did Saul reign over Israel?
How many years did Saul reign over Israel?
Where were the 2,000 men with Saul stationed?
Where were the 2,000 men with Saul stationed?
What did Jonathan do that alarmed the Philistines?
What did Jonathan do that alarmed the Philistines?
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What was Saul’s reaction after Jonathan’s attack on the Philistine garrison?
What was Saul’s reaction after Jonathan’s attack on the Philistine garrison?
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How did the men of Israel react upon seeing their difficult situation?
How did the men of Israel react upon seeing their difficult situation?
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Study Notes
Saul's Reign and Failure
- Saul became king of Israel at the age of thirty and reigned for forty-two years.
- He chose three thousand men from Israel, with two thousand stationed at Michmash and in Bethel's hill country, and one thousand stationed at Gibeah of Benjamin with Jonathan.
- Saul sent the rest of the troops back to their tents, leaving only three thousand men with him and Jonathan.
Jonathan's Attack on the Philistines
- Jonathan attacked the Philistine garrison in Geba, alerting the Philistines to the threat.
- Saul blew the ram's horn to gather all Israel, announcing that Saul had attacked the Philistine garrison and that Israel was now repulsive to the Philistines.
The Philistines' Response
- The Philistines assembled a massive army, consisting of three thousand chariots, six thousand horsemen, and troops as numerous as the sand on the seashore.
- They camped at Michmash, east of Beth-aven, putting the Israelites in a difficult situation.
The Israelites' Reaction
- The Israelites hid in caves, thickets, rocks, and holes and cisterns due to their vulnerable position.
- Some Hebrews fled across the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead.
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Description
Saul's early reign as king of Israel, including his selection of troops and battle against the Philistines.
