1 Samuel 11:14 bbe — Then Samuel said to the people, Come, let us go to Gilgal and there make the kingdom strong in the hands of Saul.

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"Then Samuel said to the people, Come, let us go to Gilgal and there make the kingdom strong in the hands of Saul."

— 1 Samuel 11:14, Bible in Basic English

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“Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there.”
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1 Samuel 11 — Context

Now on the day after, Saul put the people into three bands, and in the morning watch they came to the tents of the Ammonites, and they went on attacking them till the heat of the day: and those who were not put to death were put to flight in every direction, so that no two of them were together.

And the people said to Samuel, Who was it who said, Is Saul to be our king? give the men up, so that we may put them to death.

And Saul said, Not a man is to be put to death today: for today the Lord has made Israel safe.

Then Samuel said to the people, Come, let us go to Gilgal and there make the kingdom strong in the hands of Saul.

So all the people went to Gilgal; and there in Gilgal they made Saul king before the Lord; and peace-offerings were offered before the Lord; and there Saul and all the men of Israel were glad with great joy.

1 Samuel 11:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 11:14 say?

1 Samuel 11:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then Samuel said to the people, Come, let us go to Gilgal and there make the kingdom strong in the hands of Saul.”

Where is 1 Samuel 11:14 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 11:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 11, verse 14.

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 11:14.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 11:14 in?

1 Samuel 11:14 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 11:14?

1 Samuel 11:14 reads (BBE): “Then Samuel said to the people, Come, let us go to Gilgal and there make the kingdom strong in the hands of Saul.” 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.

1 Samuel 11:14 bbe — Then Samuel said to the people, Come, let us go to Gilgal and there make the kingdom strong in the hands of Saul.

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