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1 Samuel 13:2

1 Samuel 13:1 cpdv — When he began to reign, Saul was the son of one year, and he reigned over Israel for two years.

Catholic Public Domain Version

" When he began to reign, Saul was the son of one year, and he reigned over Israel for two years. "

— 1 Samuel 13:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 13 — Context

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When he began to reign, Saul was the son of one year, and he reigned over Israel for two years.

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And Saul chose for himself three thousand men of Israel. And two thousand were with Saul at Michmash and at mount Bethel. Then one thousand were with Jonathan at Gibeah of Benjamin. But the remainder of the people, he sent back, each one to his own tent.

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And Jonathan struck the garrison of the Philistines, which was in Gibeah. And when the Philistines had heard about it, Saul sounded the trumpet over all the land, saying, “Let the Hebrews listen.”

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And all of Israel heard this report, that Saul had struck the garrison of the Philistines. And Israel raised himself up against the Philistines. Then the people cried out to Saul at Gilgal.

1 Samuel 13:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 13:1 say?
1 Samuel 13:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ When he began to reign, Saul was the son of one year, and he reigned over Israel for two years. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 13:1 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 13:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 13, verse 1.
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 13:1.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 13:1 in?
1 Samuel 13:1 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 13:1?
1 Samuel 13:1 reads (CPDV): “ When he began to reign, Saul was the son of one year, and he reigned over Israel for two years. ” 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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