1 Samuel 13:9 cpdv — Therefore, Saul said, “Bring me the holocaust and the peace offerings.” And he offered the holocaust.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, Saul said, “Bring me the holocaust and the peace offerings.” And he offered the holocaust. "

— 1 Samuel 13:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 13 — Context

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And when the men of Israel had seen themselves to be in a narrowed position, they hid themselves in caves, and in out of the way places, and in rocks, and in hollows, and in pits (for the people were distressed).

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Then some of the Hebrews crossed over the Jordan, into the land of Gad and Gilead. And while Saul was still at Gilgal, the entire people who followed him were terrified.

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But he waited for seven days, in accord with what was agreed with Samuel. But Samuel did not arrive at Gilgal, for the people were scattering away from him.

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Therefore, Saul said, “Bring me the holocaust and the peace offerings.” And he offered the holocaust.

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And when he had completed the offering of the holocaust, behold, Samuel arrived. And Saul went out to meet him, so that he might greet him.

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And Samuel said to him, “What have you done?” Saul responded: “Since I saw that the people were scattering away from me, and you had not arrived after the agreed upon days, and yet the Philistines had gathered together at Michmash,

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I said: ‘Now the Philistines will descend to me at Gilgal. And I have not appeased the face of the Lord.’ Compelled by necessity, I offered the holocaust.

1 Samuel 13:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 13:9 say?
1 Samuel 13:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, Saul said, “Bring me the holocaust and the peace offerings.” And he offered the holocaust. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 13:9 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 13:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 13, verse 9.
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 13:9.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 13:9 in?
1 Samuel 13:9 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 13:9?
1 Samuel 13:9 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, Saul said, “Bring me the holocaust and the peace offerings.” And he offered the holocaust. ” 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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