1 Samuel 7:10

7:10 As Samuel was offering burnt offerings, the Philistines approached to do battle with Israel. 1  But on that day the Lord thundered loudly against the Philistines. He caused them to panic, and they were defeated by 2  Israel.

1 Samuel 11:15

11:15 So all the people went to Gilgal, where 3  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 15:22

15:22 Then Samuel said,

“Does the Lord take pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices

as much as he does in obedience? 4 

Certainly, 5  obedience 6  is better than sacrifice;

paying attention is better than 7  the fat of rams.

1 tn Heb “approached for battle against Israel.”

2 tn Heb “before.”

3 tn Heb “and there in Gilgal.”

4 tn Heb “as [in] listening to the voice of the Lord.”

5 tn Heb “look.”

6 tn Heb “listening.”

7 tn The expression “is better” is understood here by ellipsis (see the immediately preceding statement).