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There they sacrificed fellowship offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites held a great celebration. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> So they all went to Gilgal, and in a solemn ceremony before the LORD they made Saul king. Then they offered peace offerings to the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites were filled with joy. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> So all the people went to Gilgal, and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal; and there they sacrificed sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/11.htm">New King James Version</a> So all the people went to Gilgal, and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal. There they made sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD, and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So all the people went to Gilgal, and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal. There they also offered sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> So all the people went to Gilgal, and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal. There they also offered sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So all the people went to Gilgal, and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal. There they also offered sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So all the people went to Gilgal, and there they made Saul king before Yahweh in Gilgal. There they also offered sacrifices of peace offerings before Yahweh; and there Saul and all the men of Israel were exceedingly glad. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So all the people went to Gilgal, and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal. There they also sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So all the people went to Gilgal, and there in the LORD’s presence they made Saul king. There they sacrificed fellowship offerings in the LORD’s presence, and Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So all the people went to Gilgal, and there in the LORD&#8217s presence they made Saul king. There they sacrificed fellowship offerings in the LORD&#8217s presence, and Saul and all the men of Israel greatly rejoiced. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before Jehovah in Gilgal; and there they offered sacrifices of peace-offerings before Jehovah; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Everyone went to the place of worship at Gilgal, where they agreed that Saul would be their king. Saul and the people sacrificed animals to ask for the LORD's blessing, and they had a big celebration. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal; and there they sacrificed sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then all the troops went to Gilgal, and there in the LORD's presence, they confirmed Saul as their king. There they sacrificed fellowship offerings to the LORD. Saul and all of Israel's soldiers celebrated. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> So they all went to Gilgal, and there at the holy place they proclaimed Saul king. They offered fellowship sacrifices, and Saul and all the people of Israel celebrated the event. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> So all the people went to Gilgal and there they made Saul king in the LORD's presence in Gilgal. There they sacrificed peace offerings in the LORD's presence, and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly. <a href="/net/1_samuel/11.htm">NET Bible</a> So all the people went to Gilgal, where they established Saul as king in the LORD's presence. They offered up peace offerings there in the LORD's presence. Saul and all the Israelites were very happy. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> All the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal; and there they offered sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal: and there they sacrificed sacrifices of peace-offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. <a href="/web/1_samuel/11.htm">World English Bible</a> All the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before Yahweh in Gilgal. There they offered sacrifices of peace offerings before Yahweh; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and all the people go to Gilgal, and cause Saul to reign there before YHWH in Gilgal, and sacrifice sacrifices of peace-offerings there before YHWH, and Saul rejoices there—and all the men of Israel—very greatly. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and all the people go to Gilgal, and cause Saul to reign there before Jehovah in Gilgal, and sacrifice there sacrifices of peace-offerings before Jehovah, and there Saul rejoiceth -- and all the men of Israel -- very greatly. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all the people will go to Gilgal; and will sacrifice there sacrifices of peace before Jehovah: and Saul will rejoice there and all the men of Israel, even greatly.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And all the people went to Galgal, and there they made Saul king before the Lord in Galgal, and they sacrificed there victims of peace before the Lord. And there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced exceedingly <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And all the people traveled to Gilgal. And there they made Saul king, in the sight of the Lord at Gilgal. And there they immolated victims of peace, before the Lord. And there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced exceedingly. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/11.htm">New American Bible</a> So all the people went to Gilgal, and there they made Saul king in the LORD’s presence. They also sacrificed communion offerings there before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So all the people went to Gilgal, and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal. There they sacrificed offerings of well-being before the LORD, and there Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal; and there they made sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And all the people went to Galgala, and they made Shaul King there before LORD JEHOVAH in Galgala, and they sacrificed there peace sacrifices before LORD JEHOVAH, and Shaul and all the people of Israel rejoiced there greatly <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal; and there they sacrificed sacrifices of peace-offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And all the people went to Galgala, and Samuel anointed Saul there to be king before the Lord in Galgala, and there he offered meat-offerings and peace-offerings before the Lord: and Samuel and all Israel rejoiced exceedingly. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/11-15.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=2803" 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/11.htm">Saul Confirmed as King</a> …14Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal and renew the kingship there.” 15<a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">So 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.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·lə·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/1537.htm" title="1537: hag·gil·gāl (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.">to Gilgal</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">and</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/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">confirmed Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: way·yam·li·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">as king</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">in the presence of</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1537.htm" title="1537: bag·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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">There</a> <a href="/hebrew/2076.htm" title="2076: way·yiz·bə·ḥū- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To slaughter for sacrifice. A primitive root; to slaughter an animal.">they sacrificed</a> <a href="/hebrew/8002.htm" title="8002: šə·lā·mîm (N-mp) -- A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering. From shalam; properly, requital, i.e. A sacrifice in thanks.">peace offerings</a> <a href="/hebrew/2077.htm" title="2077: zə·ḇā·ḥîm (N-mp) -- A sacrifice. From zabach; properly, a slaughter, i.e. The flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <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.">and Saul</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/582.htm" title="582: ’an·šê (N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: way·yiś·maḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">rejoiced</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">greatly.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc."></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="/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24</a> Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!” <a href="/1_samuel/12-1.htm">1 Samuel 12:1</a> Then Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to your voice in all that you have said to me, and I have set over you a king. <a href="/1_samuel/10-17.htm">1 Samuel 10:17-19</a> After this, Samuel summoned the people to the LORD at Mizpah / and said to the Israelites, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I brought Israel up out of Egypt, and I rescued you from the hands of the Egyptians and of all the kingdoms that oppressed you.’ / But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your troubles and afflictions, and you have said to Him, ‘No, set a king over us.’ Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans.” <a href="/1_samuel/12-13.htm">1 Samuel 12:13</a> Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you requested. Behold, the LORD has placed a king over you. <a href="/1_samuel/8-4.htm">1 Samuel 8:4-7</a> So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. / “Look,” they said, “you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint a king to judge us like all the other nations.” / But when they said, “Give us a king to judge us,” their demand was displeasing in the sight of Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD. ... <a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">1 Samuel 9:16</a> “At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you are to anoint him ruler over My people Israel; he will save them from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come to Me.” <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a> Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance? <a href="/1_samuel/13-1.htm">1 Samuel 13:1</a> Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned over Israel forty-two years. <a href="/1_samuel/15-1.htm">1 Samuel 15:1</a> Then Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people Israel. Now therefore, listen to the words of the LORD. <a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">2 Samuel 5:3</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a> Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” <a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">2 Samuel 5:1-2</a> Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” <a href="/1_chronicles/11-3.htm">1 Chronicles 11:3</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">1 Chronicles 29:22</a> That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest. <a href="/hosea/13-11.htm">Hosea 13:11</a> So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal; and there they sacrificed sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.Before the Lord<a href="/1_samuel/10-17.htm">1 Samuel 10:17</a> And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpeh;sacrificed<a href="/1_samuel/10-8.htm">1 Samuel 10:8</a> And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I will come down unto thee, to offer burnt offerings, and to sacrifice sacrifices of peace offerings: seven days shalt thou tarry, till I come to thee, and shew thee what thou shalt do.<a href="/exodus/24-5.htm">Exodus 24:5</a> And he sent young men of the children of Israel, which offered burnt offerings, and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen unto the LORD.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-21.htm">1 Chronicles 29:21-24</a> And they sacrificed sacrifices unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings unto the LORD, on the morrow after that day, even a thousand bullocks, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel: … rejoiced greatly<a href="/1_samuel/8-19.htm">1 Samuel 8:19</a> Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;<a href="/1_samuel/12-13.htm">1 Samuel 12:13-15,17</a> Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have desired! and, behold, the LORD hath set a king over you… <a href="/hosea/13-10.htm">Hosea 13:10,11</a> I will be thy king: where is any other that may save thee in all thy cities? and thy judges of whom thou saidst, Give me a king and princes? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/3-20.htm">Confirmed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-13.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-7.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-8.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-27.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/judges/21-4.htm">Peace-Offerings</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-7.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-13.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-15.htm">Sacrificed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-8.htm">Sacrifices</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-14.htm">Saul</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/7-24.htm">Confirmed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-9.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-9.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-9.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-9.htm">Peace-Offerings</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-24.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-40.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">Sacrificed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">Sacrifices</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-1.htm">Saul</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 11</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/11-1.htm">Nahash offers them of Jabesh Gilead a reproachful condition</a> 4. <a href="/1_samuel/11-4.htm">They send messengers, and are delivered by Saul</a> 12. <a href="/1_samuel/11-12.htm">Saul thereby is confirmed, and his kingdom renewed</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/11.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/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So all the people went to Gilgal Gilgal holds significant historical and spiritual importance in Israel's history. It was the first campsite of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan River into the Promised Land (<a href="/joshua/4-19.htm">Joshua 4:19-20</a>). This location was a place of renewal and covenant, where the Israelites reaffirmed their commitment to God. The gathering at Gilgal for Saul's confirmation as king underscores its role as a site for national unity and spiritual dedication.and confirmed Saul as king This event marks the formal recognition of Saul's kingship by the people of Israel. Although Saul had been anointed by Samuel earlier (<a href="/1_samuel/10.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a>), this public confirmation solidified his role as the leader. The act of confirmation by the people highlights the importance of communal acceptance and support for leadership in Israel. It also reflects the transition from a theocratic system led by judges to a monarchy.in the presence of the LORD The phrase emphasizes that the confirmation of Saul's kingship was not merely a political act but a spiritual one, conducted with divine oversight. The presence of the LORD signifies His approval and blessing on the proceedings. This aligns with the biblical principle that true leadership is established under God's authority and guidance.There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD Peace offerings, or fellowship offerings, were a type of sacrifice in the Old Testament that symbolized reconciliation and thanksgiving to God (Leviticus 3). By offering these sacrifices, the Israelites expressed gratitude and sought to maintain a harmonious relationship with God. This act of worship at Saul's confirmation signifies the desire for divine favor and peace under his reign.and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly The great rejoicing indicates the collective relief and joy of the Israelites in having a king to lead them, especially after the recent victory over the Ammonites (<a href="/1_samuel/11-11.htm">1 Samuel 11:11</a>). This joy reflects the hope and optimism for a united and prosperous future under Saul's leadership. It also underscores the communal aspect of Israel's identity, where national events were celebrated together in the context of worship and thanksgiving.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. His kingship is confirmed by the people at Gilgal. 2. <a href="/topical/g/gilgal.htm">Gilgal</a> A significant location in Israel's history, often associated with renewal and covenant. It is where Saul is confirmed as king. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_israel.htm">The People of Israel</a> The collective body of Israelites who gather to confirm Saul's kingship and offer sacrifices. 4. <a href="/topical/p/peace_offerings.htm">Peace Offerings</a> Sacrifices made to express gratitude and fellowship with God, symbolizing reconciliation and thanksgiving. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant God of Israel, in whose presence the confirmation and sacrifices take place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_affirmation.htm">The Importance of Community Affirmation</a> Saul's confirmation as king highlights the importance of community support and unity in leadership. In our lives, seeking and valuing the affirmation of our community can strengthen our roles and responsibilities. <a href="/topical/s/significance_of_sacred_places.htm">Significance of Sacred Places</a> Gilgal serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of sacred spaces in our spiritual journey. We should identify and cherish places where we experience God's presence and renewal. <a href="/topical/w/worship_and_rejoicing.htm">Worship and Rejoicing</a> The peace offerings and rejoicing of the Israelites emphasize the role of worship in expressing gratitude and joy. Regular worship and thanksgiving should be integral parts of our relationship with God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a> The confirmation of Saul as king in the presence of the LORD underscores God's sovereignty in appointing leaders. Trusting God's plan for leadership in our lives and communities is essential.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 11</a> <a href="/q/is_samuel's_dedication_historically_supported.htm">Does the story of dedicating Samuel to the Lord in 1 Samuel 1:11, 28 have historical or cultural corroboration outside the biblical text?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_use_a_forbidden_method.htm">Why would God, who had stopped answering Saul (1 Samuel 28:6), allow this forbidden method to convey His message?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_king_david_deceive_and_kill.htm">Why does King David, described elsewhere as righteous (1 Kings 15:5), resort to deceit and murder in 2 Samuel 11:14-17?</a> <a href="/q/does_michal's_view_of_david_differ_in_2_samuel.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David's dance--does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) And there they made Saul king before the Lord in Gilgal.--We must not understand with the LXX. Version that Saul was anointed afresh at Gilgal. The Greek Version reads, "and Samuel anointed Saul king there." The Gilgal convention was nothing more than a solemn national confirmation of the popular election at Mizpeh. The words "before the Lord," imply the presence of the Ark, or of the high priest with the mystic Urim and Thummim. Bishop Wordsworth understands the words "they made Saul king" to signify that after this "the people would not allow him any longer to lead a private life, but they made him to assume the royal state and authority to which he had been appointed by God."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - They made Saul king. This is not to be interpreted, with the Septuagint, of a second anointing of Saul, but of his confirmation in the kingdom by the unanimous voice of the nation, whereas the first election of him at Mizpah had met with opposition. Before Jehovah. I.e. with religious ceremonies conducted by Samuel and the high priest. The difference between Saul's election at Mizpah and the confirmation of it at Gilgal is much the same as between the first proclamation or' a king and his coronation. The latter is the nation's acknowledgment of his sovereignty, and the solemn consecration of him to his high office. Peace offerings were tokens of joy and gratitude, and were followed by a feast. At this there was great rejoicing, because the king whom they had desired had so quickly proved himself worthy to be their head. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/11-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָ֜ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock went וַיֵּלְכ֨וּ (way·yê·lə·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to Gilgal הַגִּלְגָּ֗ל (hag·gil·gāl) 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] שָׁ֨ם (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither confirmed Saul שָׁא֜וּל (šā·’ūl) 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 as king וַיַּמְלִכוּ֩ (way·yam·li·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel in the presence of לִפְנֵ֤י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the LORD. יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel There שָׁ֛ם (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither they sacrificed וַיִּזְבְּחוּ־ (way·yiz·bə·ḥū-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2076.htm">Strong's 2076: </a> To slaughter for sacrifice peace offerings שְׁלָמִ֖ים (šə·lā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8002.htm">Strong's 8002: </a> A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and Saul שָׁא֛וּל (šā·’ūl) 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 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 the Israelites יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc rejoiced וַיִּשְׂמַ֨ח (way·yiś·maḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome greatly. עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/11-15.htm">1 Samuel 11:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/11-15.htm">1 Samuel 11:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/11-15.htm">1 Samuel 11:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/11-15.htm">1 Samuel 11:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/11-15.htm">1 Samuel 11:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/11-15.htm">1 Samuel 11:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/11-15.htm">1 Samuel 11:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/11-15.htm">1 Samuel 11:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/11-15.htm">1 Samuel 11:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/11-15.htm">1 Samuel 11:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-15.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 11:15 All the people went to Gilgal (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/11-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 11:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 11:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/12-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 12:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 12:1" /></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>