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Saul remained at Gilgal, and all the troops with him were quaking with fear. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> Some of them crossed the Jordan River and escaped into the land of Gad and Gilead. Meanwhile, Saul stayed at Gilgal, and his men were trembling with fear. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> and some Hebrews crossed the fords of the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul was still at Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Some Hebrews even crossed the Jordan into the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul, however, remained at Gilgal, and all his troops were quaking in fear. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And some of the Hebrews went over Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he was yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/13.htm">New King James Version</a> And some of the Hebrews crossed over the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he was still in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And some of the Hebrews crossed the Jordan into the land of Gad and Gilead. But as for Saul, he was still in Gilgal, and all the people followed him, trembling. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> Also some of the Hebrews crossed the Jordan into the land of Gad and Gilead. But as for Saul, he was still in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Also some of the Hebrews crossed the Jordan into the land of Gad and Gilead. But as for Saul, he was still in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Also some of the Hebrews crossed the Jordan into the land of Gad and Gilead. But as for Saul, he was still in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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]. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Some Hebrews even crossed the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul, however, was still at Gilgal, and all his troops were gripped with fear. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Some Hebrews even crossed the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul, however, was still at Gilgal, and all his troops were gripped with fear. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now some of the Hebrews had gone over the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead; but as for Saul, he was yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Still others went to Gad and Gilead on the other side of the Jordan River. Saul stayed at Gilgal. His soldiers were shaking with fear, <a href="/erv/1_samuel/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now some of the Hebrews had gone over Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead; but as for Saul, he was yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Some Hebrews crossed the Jordan River into the territory of Gad and Gilead. But Saul remained in Gilgal, and all the people who followed him trembled [in fear]. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> others crossed the Jordan River into the territories of Gad and Gilead. Saul was still at Gilgal, and the people with him were trembling with fear. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> Hebrews went across the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead, but Saul remained in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Some Hebrews even crossed the Jordan into the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul, however, remained at Gilgal, and all his troops were quaking in fear. <a href="/net/1_samuel/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Some of the Hebrews crossed over the Jordan River to the land of Gad and Gilead. But Saul stayed at Gilgal; the entire army that was with him was terrified. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now some of the Hebrews had gone over the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead; but as for Saul, he was yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And some of the Hebrews went over Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he was yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. <a href="/web/1_samuel/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Now some of the Hebrews had gone over the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead; but as for Saul, he was yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Hebrews have passed over the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead; and Saul [is] yet in Gilgal, and all the people have trembled after him. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Hebrews have passed over the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead; and Saul is yet in Gilgal, and all the people have trembled after him. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the Hebrews passed over Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. And Saul he yet in Gilgal, and all the people trembled after him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And some of the Hebrews passed over the Jordan into the land of Gad and Galaad. And when Saul was yet in Galgal, all the people that followed him were greatly afraid. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/13.htm">New American Bible</a> Other Hebrews crossed the Jordan into the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul, however, held out in Gilgal, all his army trembling in fear behind him. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Some Hebrews crossed the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul was still at Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And some of the Hebrews went over the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. But Saul was still in Gilgal, and all the people were with him. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the Hebrews crossed the Jordan to the land of Gad and of Gelad, and Shaul was yet in Galgala and all the people with him<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now some of the Hebrews had gone over the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead; but as for Saul, he was yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they that went over went over Jordan to the land of Gad and Galaad: and Saul was yet in Galgala, and all the people followed after him in amazement. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/13-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=3198" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/13.htm">War with the Philistines</a> …6Seeing that they were in danger because their troops were hard-pressed, the men of Israel hid in caves and thickets, among the rocks, and in cellars and cisterns. 7<a href="/hebrew/5680.htm" title="5680: wə·‘iḇ·rîm (Conj-w:: N-proper-mp) -- Perhaps desc. of Eber, also another name for an Isr. Patronymic from Eber; an Eberite or descendant of Eber.">Some Hebrews</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ā·ḇə·rū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">even crossed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3383.htm" title="3383: hay·yar·dên (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- The principal river of Pal. From yarad; a descender; Jarden, the principal river of Palestine.">the Jordan</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">into the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/1410.htm" title="1410: gāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- From guwd; Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet.">of Gad</a> <a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: wə·ḡil·‘āḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites.">and Gilead.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: wə·šā·’ūl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul, however,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·w·ḏen·nū (Adv:: 3ms) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">remained</a> <a href="/hebrew/1537.htm" title="1537: ḇag·gil·gāl (Prep-b, Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Circle (of stones), the name of several places in Pal. The same as gilgal; Gilgal, the name of three places in Palestine.">at Gilgal,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">his troops</a> <a href="/hebrew/2729.htm" title="2729: ḥā·rə·ḏū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To tremble, be terrified. A primitive root; to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten.">were quaking in fear.</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/judges/6-2.htm">Judges 6:2</a> and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the Israelites prepared shelters for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds. <a href="/judges/6-11.htm">Judges 6:11</a> Then the angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites. <a href="/judges/6-27.htm">Judges 6:27</a> So Gideon took ten of his servants and did as the LORD had told him. But because he was too afraid of his father’s household and the men of the city, he did it by night rather than in the daytime. <a href="/1_samuel/14-22.htm">1 Samuel 14:22</a> When all the Israelites who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined the battle in close pursuit. <a href="/1_samuel/22-1.htm">1 Samuel 22:1-2</a> So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him. <a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">1 Samuel 23:13</a> Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth. <a href="/1_samuel/30-6.htm">1 Samuel 30:6</a> And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God. <a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">2 Samuel 15:14</a> And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.” <a href="/2_kings/7-12.htm">2 Kings 7:12</a> So the king got up in the night and said to his servants, “Let me tell you what the Arameans have done to us. They know we are starving, so they have left the camp to hide in the field, thinking, ‘When they come out of the city, we will take them alive and enter the city.’” <a href="/isaiah/10-3.htm">Isaiah 10:3</a> What will you do on the day of reckoning when devastation comes from afar? To whom will you flee for help? Where will you leave your wealth? <a href="/jeremiah/41-9.htm">Jeremiah 41:9</a> Now the cistern into which Ishmael had thrown all the bodies of the men he had struck down along with Gedaliah was a large one that King Asa had made for fear of Baasha king of Israel. Ishmael son of Nethaniah filled it with the slain. <a href="/matthew/24-16.htm">Matthew 24:16</a> then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. <a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Mark 13:14</a> So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. <a href="/luke/21-21.htm">Luke 21:21</a> Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. <a href="/john/16-32.htm">John 16:32</a> “Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And some of the Hebrews went over Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he was yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling.the Hebrews<a href="/leviticus/26-17.htm">Leviticus 26:17,36,37</a> And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you… <a href="/deuteronomy/28-25.htm">Deuteronomy 28:25</a> The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies: thou shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them: and shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth.Gad<a href="/numbers/32-1.htm">Numbers 32:1-5,33-42</a> Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of cattle: and when they saw the land of Jazer, and the land of Gilead, that, behold, the place was a place for cattle; … <a href="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">Deuteronomy 3:12</a> And this land, which we possessed at that time, from Aroer, which is by the river Arnon, and half mount Gilead, and the cities thereof, gave I unto the Reubenites and to the Gadites.<a href="/joshua/13-24.htm">Joshua 13:24-31</a> And Moses gave inheritance unto the tribe of Gad, even unto the children of Gad according to their families… <a href="/deuteronomy/20-8.htm">Deuteronomy 20:8</a> And the officers shall speak further unto the people, and they shall say, What man is there that is fearful and fainthearted? let him go and return unto his house, lest his brethren's heart faint as well as his heart.<a href="/judges/7-3.htm">Judges 7:3</a> Now therefore go to, proclaim in the ears of the people, saying, Whosoever is fearful and afraid, let him return and depart early from mount Gilead. And there returned of the people twenty and two thousand; and there remained ten thousand.<a href="/hosea/11-10.htm">Hosea 11:10,11</a> They shall walk after the LORD: he shall roar like a lion: when he shall roar, then the children shall tremble from the west… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/11-32.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-3.htm">Hebrews</a> <a href="/judges/12-6.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-27.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/acts/7-32.htm">Quaking</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-4.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/judges/16-20.htm">Shaking</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-13.htm">Trembled</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-13.htm">Trembling</a> <a href="/judges/9-34.htm">Troops</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/26-13.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-19.htm">Hebrews</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-7.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-23.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-24.htm">Quaking</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-9.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-32.htm">Shaking</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-15.htm">Trembled</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-15.htm">Trembling</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-13.htm">Troops</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 13</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/13-1.htm">Saul's select band</a> 3. <a href="/1_samuel/13-3.htm">He calls the Hebrews to Gilgal against the Philistines</a> 5. <a href="/1_samuel/13-5.htm">The Philistines' great army</a> 6. <a href="/1_samuel/13-6.htm">The distress of the Israelites</a> 8. <a href="/1_samuel/13-8.htm">Saul, weary of staying for Samuel, sacrifices</a> 11. <a href="/1_samuel/13-11.htm">Samuel reproves him</a> 17. <a href="/1_samuel/13-17.htm">The three raiding parties of the Philistines</a> 19. <a href="/1_samuel/13-19.htm">The policy of the Philistines, to allow no blacksmith in Israel</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Some Hebrews even crossed the Jordan into the land of Gad and Gilead. This phrase highlights the fear and desperation among the Israelites during the Philistine threat. The crossing of the Jordan River signifies a retreat, as the land of Gad and Gilead was east of the Jordan, away from the central conflict. Historically, this area was part of the territory given to the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and the half-tribe of Manasseh (<a href="/numbers/32-33.htm">Numbers 32:33</a>). The movement of the Hebrews into this region indicates a significant lack of confidence in Saul's leadership and a desire to seek refuge in a less threatened area. This retreat can be seen as a lack of faith, contrasting with the call to trust in God’s deliverance, as seen in other biblical narratives like the crossing of the Red Sea (Exodus 14).Saul, however, remained at Gilgal, Gilgal holds historical and spiritual significance as the first campsite of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan into the Promised Land (<a href="/joshua/4-19.htm">Joshua 4:19-20</a>). It was a place of renewal and covenant, where the Israelites celebrated the Passover and circumcised the new generation (Joshua 5). Saul's presence at Gilgal is symbolic, as it was a place where Samuel had previously instructed him to wait for seven days for further guidance (<a href="/1_samuel/10-8.htm">1 Samuel 10:8</a>). Saul's decision to remain there reflects his initial obedience to Samuel's command, but it also sets the stage for his impending disobedience and impatience, which would lead to his downfall.and all his troops were quaking in fear. The fear among Saul's troops underscores the dire situation Israel faced against the Philistines, who had superior military technology, including iron chariots and weapons (<a href="/1_samuel/13-5.htm">1 Samuel 13:5</a>). This fear is a recurring theme in Israel's history, often leading to a call for divine intervention. The troops' fear contrasts with the courage expected of God's people, as seen in the exhortations to be strong and courageous (<a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>). This fear also foreshadows Saul's failure as a leader who could not inspire confidence or faith in God’s protection, unlike David, who would later face Goliath with unwavering trust in the Lord (<a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hebrews.htm">Hebrews</a> Refers to the Israelites, God's chosen people, who were in a state of fear and disarray during this time. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jordan.htm">Jordan</a> The river that the Hebrews crossed, symbolizing a retreat or escape from the impending Philistine threat. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gad_and_gilead.htm">Gad and Gilead</a> Regions east of the Jordan River, representing places of refuge for the fleeing Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, who remained at Gilgal, facing a critical test of leadership and faith. 5. <a href="/topical/g/gilgal.htm">Gilgal</a> A significant location in Israel's history, where Saul awaited Samuel and where the Israelites had previously renewed their covenant with God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/fear_and_faith.htm">Fear and Faith</a> Fear is a natural human response, but it should drive us to God rather than away from Him. Saul's troops were quaking with fear, yet they had the opportunity to seek God's strength. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_under_pressure.htm">Leadership Under Pressure</a> Saul's situation at Gilgal teaches us about the importance of steadfast leadership. Leaders must rely on God's guidance, especially when facing overwhelming challenges. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> The Israelites' fear and retreat foreshadow the consequences of not fully trusting and obeying God. This passage sets the stage for Saul's eventual disobedience and its repercussions. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_refuge.htm">Seeking Refuge</a> The Hebrews crossing the Jordan to Gad and Gilead symbolizes seeking refuge. In our spiritual lives, we must discern whether we are fleeing in fear or seeking refuge in God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a> Despite the Israelites' fear and Saul's faltering leadership, God remains faithful. This passage reminds us that God's plans are not thwarted by human weakness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 13</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_tribe_of_manasseh_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Manasseh?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_gilgal_as_israel's_'disgrace'_site.htm">Joshua 5:9: Is there any historical or archaeological evidence that this site, Gilgal, was ever known or marked as the place where Israel’s “disgrace” was removed? </a> <a href="/q/what's_gilgal's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is Gilgal's significance in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/philistine-ammonite_oppression_verified.htm">(Judges 10:7) Is there any historical or archaeological verification of simultaneous oppression by Philistines and Ammonites?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - Some of the Hebrews. A contemptuous name for Israel (see ver. 3). If the reading is correct, it must be used here of a cowardly portion of the people (as in <a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">1 Samuel 14:21</a>), for the insertion of some of in the A.V. is unjustifiable. But by a very slight change, simply lengthening the stalk of one letter, we get a very good sense: "And they went over the fords of the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead," i.e. to the mountainous district in which the Jordan rises. SAUL'S RASH SACRIFICE (Vers. 8-14). <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/13-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Some Hebrews וְעִבְרִ֗ים (wə·‘iḇ·rîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5680.htm">Strong's 5680: </a> Hebrews -- perhaps descendant of Eber, also another name for an Israelite even crossed עָֽבְרוּ֙ (‘ā·ḇə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on the Jordan הַיַּרְדֵּ֔ן (hay·yar·dên) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine into the land אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Gad גָּ֖ד (gāḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> Gad -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe and its territory, also a prophet and Gilead. וְגִלְעָ֑ד (wə·ḡil·‘āḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1568.htm">Strong's 1568: </a> Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites Saul, however, וְשָׁאוּל֙ (wə·šā·’ūl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites remained עוֹדֶ֣נּוּ (‘ō·w·ḏen·nū) Adverb | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more at Gilgal, בַגִּלְגָּ֔ל (ḇag·gil·gāl) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> Gilgal -- 'circle (of stones)', the name of several places in Palestine and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every his troops הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock were quaking with fear. חָרְד֥וּ (ḥā·rə·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2729.htm">Strong's 2729: </a> To shudder with terror, to fear, to hasten <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/13-7.htm">1 Samuel 13:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/13-7.htm">1 Samuel 13:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/13-7.htm">1 Samuel 13:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/13-7.htm">1 Samuel 13:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/13-7.htm">1 Samuel 13:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/13-7.htm">1 Samuel 13:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/13-7.htm">1 Samuel 13:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/13-7.htm">1 Samuel 13:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/13-7.htm">1 Samuel 13:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/13-7.htm">1 Samuel 13:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-7.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 13:7 Now some of the Hebrews had gone (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/13-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 13:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 13:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/13-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 13:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 13:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>