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it was the first time he had done this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first of the altars he built to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first altar that he built to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first time he had built an altar to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Saul built an altar unto the LORD: the same was the first altar that he built unto the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Saul built an altar to the LORD. This was the first altar that he built to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first altar that he built to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first altar that he built to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first altar that he built to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Saul built an altar to Yahweh; it was the first altar that he built to Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first altar that he built to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first time he had built an altar to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first time he had built an altar to the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Saul built an altar unto Jehovah: the same was the first altar that he built unto Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />It was the first altar Saul had built for offering sacrifices to the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Saul built an altar unto the LORD: the same was the first altar that he built unto the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first time he had built an altar to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Saul built an altar to the LORD, the first one that he built. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first altar that he built to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first time he had built an altar to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Saul built an altar for the LORD; it was the first time he had built an altar for the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Saul built an altar to the LORD. This was the first altar that he built to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Saul built an altar to the LORD: the same was the first altar that he built to the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Saul built an altar to Yahweh. This was the first altar that he built to Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Saul builds an altar to YHWH; with it he has begun to build altars to YHWH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Saul buildeth an alter to Jehovah; with it he hath begun to build altars to Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Saul will build an altar to Jehovah: this altar he began to build to Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Saul built an altar to the Lord and he then first began to build an altar to the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Saul built an altar to the Lord. And so, it was then that he first began to build an altar to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and Saul built an altar to the LORD—this was the first time he built an altar to the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And Saul built an altar to the LORD; it was the first altar that he built to the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Saul built there an altar to the LORD; thus he began to build his first altar to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Shaul built there an altar to LORD JEHOVAH, and he began to build the altar to LORD JEHOVAH<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Saul built an altar unto the LORD; the same was the first altar that he built unto the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Saul built an altar there to the Lord: this was the first altar that Saul built to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/14-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=3774" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Jonathan Eats the Honey</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">34</span>Then he said, “Go among the troops and tell them, ‘Each man must bring me his ox or his sheep, slaughter them in this place, and then eat. Do not sin against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.’ ” So that night everyone brought his ox and slaughtered it there. <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Then Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: way·yi·ḇen (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">built</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: miz·bê·aḥ (N-ms) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">an altar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD;</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2490.htm" title="2490: hê·ḥêl (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to bore, i.e. to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane, to break, to begin; denom. to play.">it was the first</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: liḇ·nō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">time he had built</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: miz·bê·aḥ (N-ms) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">an altar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD.</a> </span><span class="reftext">36</span>And Saul said, “Let us go down after the Philistines by night and plunder them until dawn, leaving no man alive!” “Do what seems good to you,” the troops replied. But the priest said, “We must consult God here.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7-8</a></span><br />Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. / From there Abram moved on to the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. There he built an altar to the LORD, and he called on the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/13-18.htm">Genesis 13:18</a></span><br />So Abram moved his tent and went to live near the Oaks of Mamre at Hebron, where he built an altar to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/22-9.htm">Genesis 22:9</a></span><br />When they arrived at the place God had designated, Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood. He bound his son Isaac and placed him on the altar, atop the wood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/17-15.htm">Exodus 17:15</a></span><br />And Moses built an altar and named it The LORD Is My Banner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/24-4.htm">Exodus 24:4</a></span><br />And Moses wrote down all the words of the LORD. Early the next morning he got up and built an altar at the base of the mountain, along with twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-24.htm">Exodus 20:24-25</a></span><br />You are to make for Me an altar of earth, and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and peace offerings, your sheep and goats and cattle. In every place where I cause My name to be remembered, I will come to you and bless you. / Now if you make an altar of stones for Me, you must not build it with stones shaped by tools; for if you use a chisel on it, you will defile it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/27-5.htm">Deuteronomy 27:5-6</a></span><br />Moreover, you are to build there an altar to the LORD your God, an altar of stones. You must not use any iron tool on them. / You shall build the altar of the LORD your God with uncut stones and offer upon it burnt offerings to the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/8-30.htm">Joshua 8:30-31</a></span><br />At that time Joshua built an altar on Mount Ebal to the LORD, the God of Israel, / just as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded the Israelites. He built it according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses: “an altar of uncut stones on which no iron tool has been used.” And on it they offered burnt offerings to the LORD, and they sacrificed peace offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/6-24.htm">Judges 6:24</a></span><br />So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/18-30.htm">1 Kings 18:30-32</a></span><br />Then Elijah said to all the people, “Come near to me.” So all the people approached him, and he repaired the altar of the LORD that had been torn down. / And Elijah took twelve stones, one for each tribe of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come and said, “Israel shall be your name.” / And with the stones, Elijah built an altar in the name of the LORD. Then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold two seahs of seed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/24-18.htm">2 Samuel 24:18-25</a></span><br />And that day Gad came to David and said to him, “Go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.” / So David went up at the word of Gad, just as the LORD had commanded. / When Araunah looked out and saw the king and his servants coming toward him, he went out and bowed facedown before the king. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/21-26.htm">1 Chronicles 21:26</a></span><br />And there he built an altar to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. He called upon the LORD, who answered him with fire from heaven on the altar of burnt offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-16.htm">2 Chronicles 33:16</a></span><br />Then he restored the altar of the LORD and sacrificed peace offerings and thank offerings on it, and he told Judah to serve the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Ezra 3:2-3</a></span><br />Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. / They set up the altar on its foundation and sacrificed burnt offerings on it to the LORD—both the morning and evening burnt offerings—even though they feared the people of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/43-4.htm">Psalm 43:4</a></span><br />Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my greatest joy. I will praise You with the harp, O God, my God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Saul built an altar to the LORD: the same was the first altar that he built to the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/7-9.htm">1 Samuel 7:9,17</a></b></br> And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered <i>it for</i> a burnt offering wholly unto the LORD: and Samuel cried unto the LORD for Israel; and the LORD heard him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/21-4.htm">Judges 21:4</a></b></br> And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people rose early, and built there an altar, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/8-14.htm">Hosea 8:14</a></b></br> For Israel hath forgotten his Maker, and buildeth temples; and Judah hath multiplied fenced cities: but I will send a fire upon his cities, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.</p><p class="hdg">the same, etc.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/7-17.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/judges/2-2.htm">Altars</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-10.htm">Alter</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-2.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-35.htm">Build</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-17.htm">Buildeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-17.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-34.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/24-18.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-10.htm">Altars</a> <a href="/ezra/6-11.htm">Alter</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-15.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm">Build</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-9.htm">Buildeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-9.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-36.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Jonathan goes and miraculously smites the Philistine's garrison</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-15.htm">A divine terror makes them beat themselves</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-17.htm">Saul, not staying the priest's answer, sets on them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">The captivated Hebrews, and the hidden Israelites, join against them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-24.htm">Saul's unadvised adjuration hinders the victory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-31.htm">He restrains the people from eating blood</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-35.htm">He builds an altar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-37.htm">Jonathan, taken by lot, is save by the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">Saul's victories, strength, and family</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/14.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/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then Saul built an altar to the LORD;</b><br>Saul's action of building an altar signifies a moment of religious dedication and an attempt to seek divine favor. In the context of ancient Israel, altars were central to worship and sacrifice, serving as a place where offerings were made to God. This act can be seen as Saul's effort to align himself with the religious practices of his forefathers, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who also built altars to the LORD (<a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7, 26</a>:25, 35:7). However, Saul's spiritual leadership is often contrasted with that of Samuel, who was a prophet and judge, and David, who was a man after God's own heart (<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>).<p><b>it was the first time he had built an altar to the LORD.</b><br>This phrase highlights Saul's lack of previous personal initiative in establishing a place of worship, which may reflect his inconsistent spiritual leadership. Unlike other leaders in Israel's history who frequently built altars as acts of devotion and covenant renewal, Saul's delayed action suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to his relationship with God. This moment is significant because it underscores Saul's struggle with obedience and faithfulness, themes that are prevalent throughout his reign. The mention of this being his first altar may also imply a missed opportunity for earlier spiritual leadership and guidance for the nation. Saul's reign is marked by a series of failures to fully obey God's commands, contrasting with the future king, David, who would establish Jerusalem as a central place of worship and bring the Ark of the Covenant there (<a href="/2_samuel/6-17.htm">2 Samuel 6:17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. Saul's reign is marked by both military successes and spiritual failures. In this passage, he builds an altar to the LORD, indicating a moment of religious observance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/altar.htm">Altar</a></b><br>A structure upon which offerings or sacrifices are made for religious purposes. In the context of ancient Israel, altars were central to worship and communication with God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God used in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, consisting of the twelve tribes descended from the sons of Jacob. At this time, they are engaged in battles with the Philistines.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A neighboring people often in conflict with Israel. Their interactions with Israel are a significant part of Saul's military campaigns.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship.htm">The Importance of Worship</a></b><br>Saul's building of an altar signifies a moment of turning to God in worship. It reminds us of the importance of setting aside time and space to honor God in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_altars.htm">Symbolism of Altars</a></b><br>Altars in the Old Testament symbolize dedication, sacrifice, and communication with God. In our lives, we can create "altars" by dedicating time, resources, and our hearts to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_leadership.htm">Spiritual Leadership</a></b><br>As a leader, Saul's actions set a precedent for the people. This teaches us that our spiritual practices can influence and inspire those around us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/incomplete_obedience.htm">Incomplete Obedience</a></b><br>While Saul builds an altar, his overall reign is marked by incomplete obedience to God. This serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of wholehearted devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_guidance.htm">Seeking God's Guidance</a></b><br>Building an altar was a way to seek God's guidance and favor. In our decisions and challenges, we should prioritize seeking God's will through prayer and scripture.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_change_his_mind_or_not.htm">Does God change his mind? I Samuel 15:10-11, 15:35, and Genesis 6:6-7 suggest yes, while I Samuel 15:29 suggests no. How do these contradictions reconcile?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_history_confirm_edom's_lasting_hate.htm">If Ezekiel 35:5 describes Edom's 'perpetual hatred,' does historical record support such an unbroken hostility?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_saul_prophesy_in_1_samuel_19_23.htm">Why does Saul suddenly prophesy (1 Samuel 19:23) despite being portrayed as abandoned by God in earlier chapters?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_link_god's_favor_to_david's_power.htm">1 Chronicles 14:2 - Why would God's favor be linked to David's increasing power and multiple wives, despite biblical warnings against polygamy elsewhere?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(35) <span class= "bld">The same was the first altar that he built . . .</span>--More accurately, as in margin, <span class= "ital">the same he began to build as an altar. </span>The great Jewish commentators are divided as to the precise meaning of the old Hebrew language of this verse. <span class= "ital">Abarbanel </span>interprets the words, "that King Saul began to build, but did not finish." The Midrash prefers to understand the statement as telling how "Saul began among the kings of Israel the building of altars." The more obvious meaning, if we translate as in our English Version, seems to be that this was the first public acknowledgment King Saul made to God for the mercies and goodness vouchsafed to him.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 35.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Saul built an altar unto Jehovah</span> as a thank offering for the Divine favour in gaining so great a victory. <span class="cmt_word">The same was the first altar,</span> etc. Literally, "As to it he began to build an altar unto Jehovah." On these words the question has arisen whether the meaning be that Saul began to build an altar, but with characteristic impetuosity left off before he had completed it; or whether on that occasion he commenced the custom followed by David (<a href="/2_samuel/24-25.htm">2 Samuel 24:25</a>) of erecting altars as the patriarchs had done in old time. The latter interpretation is more in accordance with the usage of the Hebrew language, and is approved by the translations of the Septuagint and Vulgate. <p> CHAPTER 14:36-52 JONATHAN'S DANGER AND DELIVERANCE (vers. 36-46). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/14-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then Saul</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֛וּל</span> <span class="translit">(šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">built</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּ֧בֶן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yi·ḇen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an altar</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְבֵּ֖חַ</span> <span class="translit">(miz·bê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> </span><span class="str2">An altar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD;</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽיהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it was the first</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵחֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(hê·ḥêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2490.htm">Strong's 2490: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play</span><br /><br /><span class="word">time he had built</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an altar</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְבֵּ֖חַ</span> <span class="translit">(miz·bê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> </span><span class="str2">An altar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽיהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/14-35.htm">1 Samuel 14:35 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14-35.htm">1 Samuel 14:35 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/14-35.htm">1 Samuel 14:35 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14-35.htm">1 Samuel 14:35 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14-35.htm">1 Samuel 14:35 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/14-35.htm">1 Samuel 14:35 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/14-35.htm">1 Samuel 14:35 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/14-35.htm">1 Samuel 14:35 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/14-35.htm">1 Samuel 14:35 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/14-35.htm">1 Samuel 14:35 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/14-35.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 14:35 Saul built an altar to Yahweh: (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/14-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/14-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:36" /></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>