Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary
1 Samuel 13 - Introduction
A.M. 2909. B.C. 1095.
Saul and Jonathan's life-guard, 1Sa 13:1, 1 Samuel 13:2. Jonathan smites a garrison, and the people are called together, 1 Samuel 13:3; 1 Samuel 13:4. The Philistines come up, and the Israelites are terrified, 1 Samuel 13:5. Saul's sacrifices, 1 Samuel 13:8. Is reproved by Samuel, 1 Samuel 13:11. The people diminished, plundered, and disarmed, 1 Samuel 13:15.