1 Samuel 11:8 web — He numbered them in Bezek; and the children of Israel were three hundred thousand, and the men of Judah thirty thousand.

World English Bible

"He numbered them in Bezek; and the children of Israel were three hundred thousand, and the men of Judah thirty thousand."

— 1 Samuel 11:8, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 11 — Context

5

Behold, Saul came following the oxen out of the field; and Saul said, "What ails the people that they weep?" They told him the words of the men of Jabesh.

6

The Spirit of God came mightily on Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was kindled greatly.

7

He took a yoke of oxen, and cut them in pieces, and sent them throughout all the borders of Israel by the hand of messengers, saying, "Whoever doesn't come forth after Saul and after Samuel, so shall it be done to his oxen." The dread of Yahweh fell on the people, and they came out as one man.

8

He numbered them in Bezek; and the children of Israel were three hundred thousand, and the men of Judah thirty thousand.

9

They said to the messengers who came, "Thus you shall tell the men of Jabesh Gilead, 'Tomorrow, by the time the sun is hot, you shall have deliverance.'" The messengers came and told the men of Jabesh; and they were glad.

10

Therefore the men of Jabesh said, "Tomorrow we will come out to you, and you shall do with us all that seems good to you."

11

It was so on the next day, that Saul put the people in three companies; and they came into the midst of the camp in the morning watch, and struck the Ammonites until the heat of the day: and it happened, that those who remained were scattered, so that no two of them were left together.

1 Samuel 11:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 11:8 say?
1 Samuel 11:8 in the World English Bible reads: “He numbered them in Bezek; and the children of Israel were three hundred thousand, and the men of Judah thirty thousand.”
Where is 1 Samuel 11:8 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 11:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 11, verse 8.
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 11:8.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 11:8 in?
1 Samuel 11:8 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 11:8?
1 Samuel 11:8 reads (WEB): “He numbered them in Bezek; and the children of Israel were three hundred thousand, and the men of Judah thirty thousand.” 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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