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2 Lesson 3 Saul Begins Reign Samuel’s Semi-Retirement 1 Sam 11-13

3 Saul’s Leadership Ch. 11 Samuel’s Farewell Ch. 12 Saul’s Folly (Part 1) Ch. 13

4  Ammonites besiege Jabesh-Gilead vv. 1-2 Nahash – King of Ammonites Ammonites – Related to Moabites and Israel through Lot (Gen. 19:30-38) Previously: Israel was not to battle them as they entered Canaan (Deut. 2:19) Jabesh-Gilead – East of Jordan River Saul’s Leadership Ch. 11

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7  Help requestedv. 3 Men of Jabesh seek treaty Nahash’s harsh condition – give right eye (to shame Israel) Jabesh elders obtain 7-day reprieve to seek help Saul’s Leadership Ch. 11

8  Message comes to Saulvv. 4-7 Messengers arrive in Gibeah Saul returns from fields with oxen Saul reacts; Spirit of the Lord and anger Saul cuts up oxen and sends out the call to arms Saul and Samuel to lead battle Saul’s Leadership Ch. 11

9  Army assembledvv. 8-10 Fear of the Lord befalls people They rally and force is numbered in Bezek Israel 300,000 Judah 30,000 Word of rescue sent back to Jabesh Jabesh responds to King Nahash Saul’s Leadership Ch. 11

10  Battle campaignv. 11 Saul divides force into three companies Attack the Ammonite camp in the morning watch Battle continues to mid-day Ammonites scattered (no two were left together) Saul’s Leadership Ch. 11

11  Victory Resultsvv. 12-13 People request from Samuel that rebels (10:27) be put to death Saul speaks to spare the rebels life Saul’s Leadership Ch. 11

12  Saul’s Kinship Confirmedvv. 14-15 Samuel directs army back to Gilgal Saul’s kingship confirmed with people Peace offering sacrifices made (Lev. 3) Saul and all men of Israel rejoice Saul’s Leadership Ch. 11

13  Samuel’s Validates His Leadership vv. 1-5 Samuel heeded Israel’s request for king Samuel old and gray headed He asks if any have witness against him The people have nothing against Samuel Samuel affirms Lord and king Saul as witnesses Samuel’s Farewell Ch. 12

14  Samuel Affirms Lord’s Control vv. 6-12 Samuel reminds Israel of the Lord’s righteous acts Of Moses and Aaron delivering Israel from Egypt Of deliverance from Sisera (Canaanites), Philistines and Moabites during Judges Samuel’s Farewell Ch. 12

15  Samuel Affirms Lord’s Control vv. 6-12 How the people cried out to the Lord for their sins (for serving idols) and the Lord sent deliverance by: Jerubbaal (aka Gideon) Bedan (aka Barak) Jephthah Samuel Samuel’s Farewell Ch. 12

16  Samuel Affirms Lord’s Control vv. 6-12 Of their most recent deliverance from Nahash and the Ammonites “No, but a king shall reign over us,” although the lord your God was your king. Samuel’s Farewell Ch. 12

17  Samuel’s Stipulationvv. 13-15 IF both you (the people) and King Saul Fear the Lord Serve Him Listen to His voice Not rebel against His commands THEN It will be well (ESV) Samuel’s Farewell Ch. 12

18  Samuel’s Stipulationvv. 13-15 However, IF you Will not listen to the voice of the Lord Rebel against the command of the Lord THEN The hand of the Lord will be against them Samuel’s Farewell Ch. 12

19  Samuel Calls For A Signvv. 16-19 Samuel asks people to stand In the wheat harvest, a dry time of year Samuel calls to Lord to send thunder and rain Lord sends thunder and rain People ask Samuel to pray for their wickedness in asking for a king Samuel’s Farewell Ch. 12

20  Samuel’s Warningvv. 20-25 Samuel consoles the people Warns – DO NOT turn aside from following the Lord The Lord will not forsake His people Samuel will not stop praying for them Samuel’s Farewell Ch. 12

21  Saul’s FamilyI Chron. 9:35-44 Father – Kish Wife – Ahinoam Sons Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malki-Shua Daughters Merab and Michal Uncle – Ner Cousin – Abner, the commander of his army Saul’s Folly Ch. 13

22  Saul Chooses Armyvv. 1-2 Saul 30(?) at beginning of reign After 2 years of reign 3000 in army 2000 in Michmash with Saul 1000 in Gibeah with Jonathan Saul’s Folly Ch. 13

23  Jonathan Attacks Philistine Outpost vv. 3-4 Philistine garrison at Geba Jonathan attacks Saul sounds the battle trumpet Saul assembles people at Gilgal Saul’s Folly Ch. 13

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25  Philistines Countervv. 5-7 Philistines massive military buildup 30,000 chariots 6,000 horsemen Innumerable army Bivouacked at Michmash Israelites fear and hide Saul’s Folly Ch. 13

26  Saul’s Impatiencevv. 8-10 Saul awaits Samuel 7 days in Gilgal It is getting late on day 7, Samuel absent People still fleeing Saul makes a rash decision – sacrifice Saul’s Folly Ch. 13

27  Saul’s Excuse vv. 11-12 Samuel arrives, “What have you done?” Saul sheds blame … the people were scattering from me … you did not come on time … the Philistines are at Michmash and are coming to Gilgal … I have not asked the favor of the Lord … I felt compelled (forced myself) Saul’s Folly Ch. 13 wrong is NEVER right!!!

28  Samuel delivers the Lord’s Judgment vv. 13-14 “You have acted foolishly; you have not kept the commandment of the Lord… … now your kingdom shall not endure. The Lord has sought out a man after his own heart. Saul’s Folly Ch. 13

29  The Battle Situationvv. 15-18 Saul leaves Gilgal for Gibeah with 600 Saul, Jonathan, and people in Gibeah Philistines send out three companies of raiders from Michmash Saul’s Folly Ch. 13

30  Israel’s Disadvantagevv. 19-23 Israel at a technological disadvantage No blacksmiths to smelt iron Philistine would sharpen their tools Only Saul and Jonathan had sword and spear Saul’s Folly Ch. 13

31 (1)Anger has its place The Spirit of the God came upon Saul and he became angry11:6 “Righteous Indignation” Moses at Israel’s calf worship Exod. 32:19 Nehemiah at oppression of poor Neh. 5:6 Eph. 4:23 Be angry and do not sin…

32 (2) Seek out your sins and make correction Samuel asked if any had witness against him 12:3 Num. 32:23 … be sure your sins will find you out. Prov. 10:9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his way crooked will be found out. Eccl. 12:14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.

33 (3)The Lord desires an obedient people and leaders IF both you (the people) and King Saul Fear, serve, listen to, and not rebel against the Lord THEN It will be well (ESV)

34 (4)Do not blame others for your sins Gen 3:11-13 “…and I ate” Job 19:4 And even if it be true that I have erred, my error remains with myself. Ezek. 18:20 The soul who sins shall die...

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