He waited seven days, until the appointed time Samuel had set, but Samuel did not come, and the army deserted Saul.
Now go down ahead of me to Gilgal, for I shall come down to you, to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice communion offerings. Wait seven days until I come to you; I shall then tell you what you must do.” The Signs Come to Pass.
Accordingly Amasa set out to summon Judah, but delayed beyond the time set for him.