Saul became a king in 30 years old, he reigned over Israel 42 years.
Jonathan attack the Philistine outpost at Geba, and Philistine heard about it, Then Saul had the trumpet blown throughout the land and said " Let the Hebrew hear", So all Israel heard the news "Saul has attacked the Philistine outposts, and Israel has become a stench to the Philistine." and people summoned to join Saul at Gilgal.
The Philistine assembled to flight Israel, Hebrews were fear and hid, Saul waited 7 days, the time set by Samuel; but Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and Saul's men begin to scatter. So Saul offered the burnt offering. Saul was afraid about the Philistine come and cared about the ceremony of the burnt offering, but was not really obey the words of the Load. He cared about the follower of him.
Only Saul and Jonathan have sword and spear, all Israelite flight to Philistine have not sword in their hand
Saul was scared to flight after he became a king.
Why?
When Saul be a king he enjoying with some men follow him. He forgot he has the role to protect Israelite.
Under difficult situation, waiting for the Load and obey the words of the Load is more important. Fight is the Load let us get victory. Saul what God has done for him. Saul did by his own mind.
Saul found their situation was worse than the Philistine.
Saul's disobedience and arrogance in taking over the function of the prophet costs him his dynasty.
How?
The time is belong to the Load.
Triumph is depend on the Load. Obedience is done under any bad situation. Disobedience is caused by our arrogance or proud heart.
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