1 Samuel 13:2

KJV

Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Beth–el, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent every man to his tent.

— 1 Samuel 13:2, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 13 connects to 10 cross-references. Saul's son Jonathan attacks a Philistine garrison, provoking a massive Philistine counteroffensive. The Israelites scatter in fear; Saul waits seven days for Samuel at Gilgal, then unlawfully offers the burnt offering himself. Samuel arrives immediately after and rebukes Saul for …

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Other Translations

ASV

Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel, whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in the mount of Beth-el, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent every man to his tent.

YLT

and Saul chooseth for himself three thousand <FI>men<Fi> out of Israel; and two thousand are with Saul in Michmash, and in the hill-country of Beth-El; and a thousand have been with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin; and the remnant of the people he hath sent each to his tents.

BBE

And Saul took for himself three thousand men of Israel, of whom he kept two thousand with him in Michmash and in the mountain of Beth-el, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah in the land of Benjamin: the rest of the people he sent back to their tents.

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