And you shall go before me to Gilgal, and surely I will come to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice peace offerings. Wait seven days until I come to you and show you what you are to do." And you shall go before me to GilgalGilgal holds significant historical and spiritual importance in Israel's history. It was the first campsite of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan River ( Joshua 4:19-20) and served as a base for their operations in the conquest of Canaan. The location symbolizes a place of new beginnings and covenant renewal. Samuel instructs Saul to go to Gilgal, indicating a return to foundational spiritual practices and obedience to God's commands. This directive underscores the importance of following divine instructions precisely, as Gilgal was a place where Israel reaffirmed their commitment to God. and surely I will come to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice peace offerings
Burnt offerings and peace offerings were integral parts of Israelite worship, symbolizing atonement and fellowship with God, respectively. The burnt offering was entirely consumed by fire, representing total dedication to God (Leviticus 1), while the peace offering was shared between the altar, the priests, and the offerer, symbolizing communion with God (Leviticus 3). Samuel's role in offering these sacrifices highlights his position as a prophet and priest, mediating between God and the people. This act also prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who fulfills and transcends these offerings through His atoning death and resurrection, establishing eternal peace with God (Hebrews 10:10-14). Wait seven days until I come to you
The instruction to wait seven days is a test of Saul's obedience and patience. The number seven often signifies completeness and divine perfection in the Bible, as seen in the creation week (Genesis 2:2-3). This waiting period is a divine appointment, emphasizing the need for Saul to rely on God's timing rather than his own understanding. It foreshadows the importance of waiting on the Lord, a theme echoed throughout Scripture (Psalm 27:14; Isaiah 40:31). Saul's failure to wait later in 1 Samuel 13:8-14 demonstrates the consequences of impatience and disobedience, contrasting with the faithfulness required of a king. and show you what you are to do
This phrase indicates that Saul's kingship is to be guided by divine revelation and prophetic instruction. Samuel, as God's prophet, is the conduit through which God's will is communicated. This dependence on divine guidance is crucial for the success of Saul's reign and reflects the broader biblical principle that leaders should seek God's direction in all matters (Proverbs 3:5-6). The need for divine instruction also points to the ultimate guidance provided by Jesus Christ, who is the "way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6), offering perfect wisdom and direction for His followers. Persons / Places / Events 1. SamuelThe prophet and last judge of Israel, who anointed Saul as the first king of Israel. He is a key figure in guiding Saul in his early reign. 2. SaulThe first king of Israel, chosen by God and anointed by Samuel. At this point, he is receiving instructions from Samuel on how to proceed as king. 3. GilgalA significant location in Israel's history, often associated with important religious and military events. It is where Saul is instructed to wait for Samuel. 4. Burnt Offerings and Peace OfferingsThese are types of sacrifices in the Old Testament. Burnt offerings signify atonement and dedication to God, while peace offerings symbolize fellowship and thanksgiving. 5. Seven DaysA period of waiting that signifies completeness and divine timing, often used in the Bible to test obedience and patience. Teaching Points Obedience to God's InstructionsSaul's command to wait for Samuel underscores the importance of obedience to God's appointed leaders and His timing. Disobedience can lead to severe consequences. The Significance of WaitingWaiting on God is a recurring theme in Scripture. It teaches patience, trust, and reliance on God's perfect timing rather than our own understanding. The Role of SacrificesUnderstanding the purpose of burnt and peace offerings helps us appreciate the depth of worship and dedication required in our relationship with God. Leadership and AccountabilitySaul's instructions from Samuel highlight the responsibility of leaders to follow divine guidance and the accountability they have before God. Faithfulness in Small ThingsSaul's test at Gilgal reminds us that faithfulness in seemingly small acts of obedience can have significant implications for our spiritual journey. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Saul's instruction to wait at Gilgal challenge our understanding of obedience and patience in our own lives? 2. In what ways can we apply the principle of waiting on God's timing in our daily decisions and spiritual walk? 3. How do the burnt offerings and peace offerings in the Old Testament relate to our worship and dedication to God today? 4. What lessons can we learn from Saul's eventual failure to wait for Samuel, and how can we avoid similar pitfalls in our spiritual journey? 5. How does the theme of leadership and accountability in 1 Samuel 10:8 apply to our roles within our families, churches, and communities? Connections to Other Scriptures 1 Samuel 13:8-14This passage describes Saul's failure to wait for Samuel at Gilgal, leading to his disobedience and eventual rejection by God as king. It highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands. Exodus 24:12-18Moses waits on the mountain for six days before God calls him on the seventh day, illustrating the theme of waiting on God's timing. Leviticus 1 and 3These chapters provide detailed instructions on burnt offerings and peace offerings, giving context to the types of sacrifices Samuel mentions. People Benjamin, Egyptians, Kish, Matri, Matrites, Rachel, Samuel, SaulPlaces Bethel, Egypt, Gibeah, Gibeath-elohim, Gilgal, Mizpah, Tabor, Zelzah, ZuphTopics Ascend, Behold, Burned, Burnt, Burnt-offerings, Cause, Clear, Fellowship, Gilgal, Hast, Inform, Offer, Offering, Offerings, Peace, Peace-offerings, Sacrifice, Sacrifices, Seven, Surely, Tarry, Till, Wait, WaitingDictionary of Bible Themes 1 Samuel 10:8 4975 week
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7364 fellowship offering 1 Samuel 10:5-11 3275 Holy Spirit, in the church 1 Samuel 10:7-9 1450 signs, kinds of Library The King after Man's Heart
'And Samuel called the people together unto the Lord to Mizpeh; 18. And said unto the children of Israel, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all kingdoms, and of them that oppressed you; 19. And ye have this day rejected your God, who Himself saved you out of all your adversities and your tribulations; and ye have said unto Him, Nay, but set a king over us. Now therefore present yourselves …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScripturePlace of Jesus in the History of the World.
The great event of the History of the world is the revolution by which the noblest portions of humanity have passed from the ancient religions, comprised under the vague name of Paganism, to a religion founded on the Divine Unity, the Trinity, and the Incarnation of the Son of God. It has taken nearly a thousand years to accomplish this conversion. The new religion had itself taken at least three hundred years in its formation. But the origin of the revolution in question with which we have to do …
Ernest Renan—The Life of Jesus And V the Kingdom Undivided and the Kingdom Divided
THE HISTORICAL BOOKS: I and II Samuel. I and II Kings. I and II Chronicles. NOTE.--As these three pairs of books are so closely related in their historical contents, it is deemed best to study them together, though they overlap the two divisions of IV and V. I. CHARTS Chart A. General Contents +--+ " I AND II SAMUEL " +-------------+-----+------+ "Samuel "Saul "David " +-------------+-----+------+----------+ " " " " I AND II KINGS "NOTE.--Biblical …
Frank Nelson Palmer—A Bird's-Eye View of the Bible The Earliest Chapters in Divine Revelation
[Sidenote: The nature of inspiration] Since the days of the Greek philosophers the subject of inspiration and revelation has been fertile theme for discussion and dispute among scholars and theologians. Many different theories have been advanced, and ultimately abandoned as untenable. In its simplest meaning and use, inspiration describes the personal influence of one individual upon the mind and spirit of another. Thus we often say, "That man inspired me." What we are or do under the influence …
Charles Foster Kent—The Origin & Permanent Value of the Old Testament The Trial of Saul.
"And Saul said, Bring hither a burnt offering to me, and peace offerings. And he offered the burnt offering."--1 Samuel xiii. 9. We are all on our trial. Every one who lives is on his trial, whether he will serve God or not. And we read in Scripture of many instances of the trials upon which Almighty God puts us His creatures. In the beginning, Adam, when he was first created, was put upon his trial. He was placed in a beautiful garden, he had every thing given him for his pleasure and comfort; …
John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIII The History Books
[Illustration: (drop cap T) Assyrian idol-god] Thus little by little the Book of God grew, and the people He had chosen to be its guardians took their place among the nations. A small place it was from one point of view! A narrow strip of land, but unique in its position as one of the highways of the world, on which a few tribes were banded together. All around great empires watched them with eager eyes; the powerful kings of Assyria, Egypt, and Babylonia, the learned Greeks, and, in later times, …
Mildred Duff—The Bible in its Making Letter xxii (Circa A. D. 1129) to Simon, Abbot of S. Nicholas
To Simon, Abbot of S. Nicholas Bernard consoles him under the persecution of which he is the object. The most pious endeavours do not always have the desired success. What line of conduct ought to be followed towards his inferiors by a prelate who is desirous of stricter discipline. 1. I have learned with much pain by your letter the persecution that you are enduring for the sake of righteousness, and although the consolation given you by Christ in the promise of His kingdom may suffice amply for …
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux—Some Letters of Saint Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux Blessed are they that Mourn
Blessed are they that mourn. Matthew 5:4 Here are eight steps leading to true blessedness. They may be compared to Jacob's Ladder, the top whereof reached to heaven. We have already gone over one step, and now let us proceed to the second: Blessed are they that mourn'. We must go through the valley of tears to paradise. Mourning were a sad and unpleasant subject to treat on, were it not that it has blessedness going before, and comfort coming after. Mourning is put here for repentance. It implies …
Thomas Watson—The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, too little to be among the thousands of Judah
"And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, too little to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee shall come forth unto Me (one) [Pg 480] to be Ruler in Israel; and His goings forth are the times of old, the days of eternity." The close connection of this verse with what immediately precedes (Caspari is wrong in considering iv. 9-14 as an episode) is evident, not only from the [Hebrew: v] copulative, and from the analogy of the near relation of the announcement of salvation to the prophecy of disaster …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Samuel
Alike from the literary and the historical point of view, the book[1] of Samuel stands midway between the book of Judges and the book of Kings. As we have already seen, the Deuteronomic book of Judges in all probability ran into Samuel and ended in ch. xii.; while the story of David, begun in Samuel, embraces the first two chapters of the first book of Kings. The book of Samuel is not very happily named, as much of it is devoted to Saul and the greater part to David; yet it is not altogether inappropriate, …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links 1 Samuel 10:8 NIV1 Samuel 10:8 NLT1 Samuel 10:8 ESV1 Samuel 10:8 NASB1 Samuel 10:8 KJV
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