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The Philistines assemble for battle, frightening the Israelites, but in accordance with Samuel's instructions, Saul waits seven days for Samuel to arrive, before giving up his wait and making a sacrifice. Samuel castigates Saul for not waiting, telling him that as a result his kingdom will not last.
PEOPLE: Saul - Jonathan - Philistines - Israelites - Samuel - יהוה YHVH God
PLACES: Michmash - Bethel - Gibeah - Geba - Gilgal - Bethaven - Jordan River - Gad - Gilead - Ophrah - Shual - Bethoron - Zeboim
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