1 Samuel 13:1

New International Reader's Version

Saul was 30 years old when he became king. He ruled over Israel for 42 years.

Cross References

Exodus 12:5

The animals you choose must be males that are a year old. They must not have any flaws. You may choose either sheep or goats.

Micah 6:6

The people of Israel say, “What should we bring with us when we go to worship the Lord? What should we offer the God of heaven when we bow down to him? Should we take burnt offerings to him? Should we sacrifice calves that are a year old?

1 Samuel 12:25

But don’t be stubborn. Don’t continue to do what is evil. If you do, both you and your king will be destroyed.”

1 Samuel 13:2

Saul chose 3,000 of Israel’s men. Two thousand of them were with him at Mikmash and in the hill country of Bethel. One thousand were with Jonathan at Gibeah in the land of Benjamin. Saul sent the rest back to their homes.