So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he delayed beyond the set time that had been appointed him.
1 Samuel 13:8 - English Standard Version 2016 He waited seven days, the time appointed by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the people were scattering from him. Matoleo zaidiKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Saul waited seven days, according to the set time Samuel had appointed. But Samuel had not come to Gilgal, and the people were scattering from Saul. American Standard Version (1901) And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. Common English Bible He waited seven days, the time appointed by Samuel, but Samuel didn’t come to Gilgal, and his troops began to desert. Catholic Public Domain Version But he waited for seven days, in accord with what was agreed with Samuel. But Samuel did not arrive at Gilgal, for the people were scattering away from him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he waited seven days according to the appointment of Samuel; and Samuel came not to Galgal. And the people slipt away from him. |
So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he delayed beyond the set time that had been appointed him.
Then go down before me to Gilgal. And behold, I am coming down to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice peace offerings. Seven days you shall wait, until I come to you and show you what you shall do.”