1 Samuel 13:1

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Saul was 30 years old when he became king, and he reigned 42 years over Israel.

Cross References

Exodus 12:5

You must have an unblemished animal, a year-old male; you may take it from either the sheep or the goats.

Micah 6:6

What should I bring before the Lord when I come to bow before God on high? Should I come before Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves?

1 Samuel 12:25

However, if you continue to do what is evil, both you and your king will be swept away.”

1 Samuel 13:2

He chose 3,000 men from Israel for himself: 2,000 were with Saul at Michmash and in Bethel’s hill country, and 1,000 were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. He sent the rest of the troops away, each to his own tent.