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Also some of the Hebrews had crossed the [river] Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he was still in Gilgal, and all the people followed him, trembling [in fear and anticipation].

Now Saul waited seven days, according to the appointed time which Samuel had set, but Samuel had not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattering away from Saul. So Saul said, “Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.” And [a]he offered the burnt offering [which he was forbidden to do].

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 13:9 This was a direct violation of the instructions Samuel had given to Saul (10:8).

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