1 Samuel 11:13 nasb — But Saul said, "Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has accomplished deliverance in Israel."

NASB

"But Saul said, "Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has accomplished deliverance in Israel.""

— 1 Samuel 11:13, NASB

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1 Samuel 11 — Context

10

Then the men of Jabesh said, "Tomorrow we will come out to you, and you may do to us whatever seems good to you."

11

The next morning Saul put the people in three companies; and they came into the midst of the camp at the morning watch and struck down the Ammonites until the heat of the day. Those who survived were scattered, so that no two of them were left together.

12

Then the people said to Samuel, "Who is he that said, 'Shall Saul reign over us?' Bring the men, that we may put them to death."

13

But Saul said, "Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has accomplished deliverance in Israel."

14

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

15

So all the people went to Gilgal, and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal. There they also offered sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.

1 Samuel 11:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 11:13 say?
1 Samuel 11:13 in the NASB reads: “But Saul said, "Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has accomplished deliverance 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 (NASB): “But Saul said, "Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has accomplished deliverance 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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