1 Samuel 11:13 cpdv — And Saul said: “No one shall be killed on this day. For today the Lord has accomplished salvation in Israel.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Saul said: “No one shall be killed on this day. For today the Lord has accomplished salvation in Israel.” "

— 1 Samuel 11:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 11 — Context

10

And they said, “In the morning, we will go out to you. And you may do whatever you please with us.”

11

And it happened that, when the next day had arrived, Saul arranged the people into three parts. And he entered into the middle of the camp at the early morning watch, and he struck down the Ammonites until the day grew hot. Then the remainder were dispersed, so much so that not even two of them were left together.

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And the people said to Samuel: “Who is the one who said, ‘Should Saul reign over us?’ Present the men, and we will put them to death.”

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And Saul said: “No one shall be killed on this day. For today the Lord has accomplished salvation in Israel.”

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Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and let us renew the kingdom there.”

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And all the people traveled to Gilgal. And there they made Saul king, in the sight of the Lord at Gilgal. And there they immolated victims of peace, before the Lord. And there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced exceedingly.

1 Samuel 11:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 11:13 say?
1 Samuel 11:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Saul said: “No one shall be killed on this day. For today the Lord has accomplished salvation in Israel.” ”
Where is 1 Samuel 11:13 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 11:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 11, verse 13.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 11:13.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 11:13 in?
1 Samuel 11:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 11:13?
1 Samuel 11:13 reads (CPDV): “And Saul said: “No one shall be killed on this day. For today the Lord has accomplished salvation in Israel.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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