13 But Saul said, There shall no man [a]die this day: for today the Lord hath saved Israel.

14 ¶ Then said Samuel unto the people, Come, that we may go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there.

15 So all the people went to Gilgal, and made Saul King there before the Lord in Gilgal: and there they offered [b]peace offerings before the Lord: and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced exceedingly.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 11:13 By showing mercy he thought to overcome their malice.
  2. 1 Samuel 11:15 In sign of thanksgiving for the victory.

13 But Saul said, “No one will be put to death today,(A) for this day the Lord has rescued(B) Israel.”

14 Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal(C) and there renew the kingship.(D) 15 So all the people went to Gilgal(E) and made Saul king(F) in the presence of the Lord. There they sacrificed fellowship offerings before the Lord, and Saul and all the Israelites held a great celebration.

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