1 Samuel 11:15
11:15 So all the people went to Gilgal, where 1 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.
1 Samuel 13:13
13:13 Then Samuel said to Saul, “You have made a foolish choice! You have not obeyed 2 the commandment that the Lord your God gave 3 you. Had you done that, the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever!
1 Samuel 20:31
20:31 For as long as 4 this son of Jesse is alive on the earth, you and your kingdom will not be established. Now, send some men 5 and bring him to me. For he is as good as dead!” 6
1 tn Heb “and there in Gilgal.”
2 tn Or “kept.”
3 tn Heb “commanded.”
4 tn Heb “all the days that.”
5 tn The words “some men” are supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
6 tn Heb “a son of death.”