He waited seven days, until the appointed time Samuel had set, but Samuel did not come, and the army deserted Saul.
Accordingly Amasa set out to summon Judah, but delayed beyond the time set for him.
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.