1 Samuel 11:14
1 Samuel 11:14 in Multiple Translations
Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal and renew the kingship there.”
Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there.
Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there.
Then Samuel said to the people, Come, let us go to Gilgal and there make the kingdom strong in the hands of Saul.
Then Samuel said to the people, “Come with me—let's go to Gilgal and renew the kingdom.”
Then saide Samuel vnto ye people, Come, that we may goe to Gilgal, and renue the kingdome there.
And Samuel saith unto the people, 'Come and we go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there;'
Then Samuel said to the people, “Come! Let’s go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there.”
Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there.
And Samuel said to the people: Come and let us go to Galgal, and let us renew the kingdom there.
Then Samuel said to the people, “Let’s all go to Gilgal, and there we will again proclaim that Saul is our king.”
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Samuel 11:14
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1 Samuel 11:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
שְׁמוּאֵל֙
אֶל
הָ/עָ֔ם
לְכ֖וּ
וְ/נֵלְכָ֣ה
הַ/גִּלְגָּ֑ל
וּ/נְחַדֵּ֥שׁ
שָׁ֖ם
הַ/מְּלוּכָֽה
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
שְׁמוּאֵל֙
Shᵉmûwʼêl
H8050
Shemuel
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הָ/עָ֔ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
לְכ֖וּ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
וְ/נֵלְכָ֣ה
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-1cp
הַ/גִּלְגָּ֑ל
Gilgâl
H1537
Galilee
Art | N-proper
וּ/נְחַדֵּ֥שׁ
châdash
H2318
to renew
Conj | V-Piel-1cp
שָׁ֖ם
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
הַ/מְּלוּכָֽה
mᵉlûwkâh
H4410
kingship
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 11:14
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
שְׁמוּאֵל֙
Shᵉmûwʼêl
H8050
"Shemuel"
N-proper
Shemuel was the name of three Israelites, including a judge and prophet of Israel during the time of King Saul and King David. His name means his name is El and he was the son of Elkanah and Hannah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Issachar living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.2; son of: Tola (H8439); brother of: Uzzi (H5813H), Rephaiah (H7509I), Jeriel (H3400), Jahmai (H3181) and Ibsam (H3005) § Samuel = "his name is El" 1) son of Elkanah by his wife Hannah and judge or prophet of Israel during the days of Saul and David 2) son Ammihud and the prince of the tribe of Simeon who was chosen to divide the land of Canaan between the tribes. Spelled 'Shemuel' 3) son of Tola and grandson of Issachar. Spelled 'Shemuel'
Usage: Occurs in 120 OT verses. KJV: Samuel, Shemuel. See also: Numbers 34:20; 1 Samuel 12:1; Psalms 99:6.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הָ/עָ֔ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
לְכ֖וּ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
וְ/נֵלְכָ֣ה
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-1cp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
הַ/גִּלְגָּ֑ל
Gilgâl
H1537
"Galilee"
Art | N-proper
Gilgal refers to three places in Palestine, including a region conquered by Joshua. The name means 'a wheel, rolling' and is related to the word for Galilee, a region in northern Israel. Gilgal is mentioned in the book of Joshua.
Definition: Gilgal = "a wheel, rolling" a region conquered by Joshua, site unsure Another spelling of ga.lil (גָּלִיל "Galilee" H1551)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Gilgal. See also H1019 (בֵּית הַגִּלְגָּל). See also: Deuteronomy 11:30; 1 Samuel 11:15; Micah 6:5.
וּ/נְחַדֵּ֥שׁ
châdash
H2318
"to renew"
Conj | V-Piel-1cp
This Hebrew word means to renew or repair something, making it new again. It is used in the Bible to describe rebuilding or restoring something, and can also mean to renew oneself. The KJV translates it as 'renew' or 'repair'.
Definition: 1) to be new, renew, repair 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to renew, make anew 1a2) to repair 1b) (Hithpael) to renew oneself
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: renew, repair. See also: 1 Samuel 11:14; Psalms 51:12; Psalms 103:5.
שָׁ֖ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
הַ/מְּלוּכָֽה
mᵉlûwkâh
H4410
"kingship"
Art | N-fs
Melukah refers to a kingdom or realm, describing a king's domain or territory. It is related to the concept of royalty and kingship in the Bible.
Definition: kingship, royalty, kingly office
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: kingsom, king's, [idiom] royal. See also: 1 Samuel 10:16; 1 Kings 12:21; Psalms 22:29.
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 11:14
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- 1 Samuel 11:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 11:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 11:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 11:14
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 11:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 11:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 11:14
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 11:14
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 11:14
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 11:14
- Sermons on 1 Samuel 11:14
Context — Saul Confirmed as King
12Then the people said to Samuel, “Who said that Saul should not reign over us? Bring those men here so we can kill them!”
13But Saul ordered, “No one shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has worked salvation in Israel.”
14Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal and renew the kingship there.”
15So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 10:8 | And you shall go before me to Gilgal, and surely I will come to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice peace offerings. Wait seven days until I come to you and show you what you are to do.” |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 7:16 | Every year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 12:38–39 | All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king. They spent three days there eating and drinking with David, for their relatives had provided for them. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 5:3 | When the people of Ashdod got up early the next morning, there was Dagon, fallen on his face before the ark of the LORD. So they took Dagon and returned him to his place. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 10:24–25 | Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!” Then Samuel explained to the people the rights of kingship. He wrote them on a scroll and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, each to his own home. |
1 Samuel 11:14 Summary
In this verse, Samuel is telling the people to go to Gilgal and reaffirm Saul as their king. This is similar to how we might renew our commitment to God and to each other in our own communities, as seen in Acts 2:42-47. By going to Gilgal together, the Israelites are showing that they are united in their support for Saul and for God, just as we are called to be united in our love for God and for each other, as seen in John 13:34-35 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. This event reminds us that our faith is not just about individual relationships with God, but also about our connections with each other, as seen in Hebrews 10:24-25.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Samuel suggest going to Gilgal to renew the kingship?
Samuel likely chose Gilgal because of its historical significance as a place where the Israelites had previously renewed their covenant with God, as seen in Joshua 4:19-24 and Joshua 5:2-12, and where they had also celebrated the Passover, as mentioned in Joshua 5:10-12.
What does it mean to 'renew the kingship' in this context?
Renewing the kingship means to reaffirm and solidify Saul's position as king over Israel, which is similar to how God instructed Moses to consecrate Aaron and his sons as priests in Exodus 29:1-37, and to establish a new order of leadership, as seen in Deuteronomy 17:14-20.
Why was it important for the people to go to Gilgal together?
Going to Gilgal together as a unified group emphasized the importance of community and shared worship, similar to how the Israelites came together to celebrate the Passover in Exodus 12:1-28, and to reinforce their commitment to God and to Saul as their leader, as seen in 1 Samuel 12:1-25.
How does this event relate to the broader story of 1 Samuel?
This event in 1 Samuel 11:14 marks a significant turning point in the story, as it represents the beginning of Saul's reign as king and the transition from the period of the judges to the monarchy, as prophesied in Deuteronomy 17:14-20 and 1 Samuel 8:1-22.
Reflection Questions
- What role does community play in our spiritual journeys, and how can we prioritize coming together to worship and support one another, just as the Israelites did in Exodus 12:1-28 and 1 Samuel 11:14?
- How can we, like the Israelites, balance our desire for human leadership with our ultimate allegiance to God, as seen in 1 Samuel 8:1-22 and Psalm 20:7-9?
- What are some ways we can 'renew' our commitment to God and to our faith community, just as the Israelites renewed their covenant in Joshua 4:19-24 and 1 Samuel 11:14?
- How does this verse encourage us to think about the relationship between spiritual leadership and the will of God, as seen in 1 Samuel 12:1-25 and Proverbs 21:1?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 11:14
Then said Samuel to the people,.... Agreeing to what Saul had said, and in order to put them off from demanding the lives of the offenders, and willing to take them while they were in a good
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 11:14
And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day: for to day the LORD hath wrought salvation in Israel. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 11:14
Then; whilst the people were together by Jabesh-gilead, wherein Samuel’ s great prudence and fidelity to Saul is evident. He suspended the confirmation to Saul at first, whilst the generality of the people were disaffected and discontented at the meanness of his person; and now when he had given such eminent proof of his princely virtues, and when the people’ s hearts were unanimously and eagerly set upon him, he takes this as the fittest season for that work. Let us go to Gilgal: this place he chose, both because it was near, and, to most of them, in the way to their homes; and because thither the Israelites on this side, and beyond Jordan, might more easily resort; and because it was famous for public conventions there kept, and particularly for the covenant there renewed by Joshua between God and the people. Renew the kingdom there, i.e. confirm our former choice, to prevent all such seditious expressions and actions as we had experience of at the former election.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 11:14
1 Samuel 11:14 Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there.Ver. 14. And renew the kingdom there,] i.e., The covenant of the kingdom between the new king and his people, for the preventing of future rebellion.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 11:14
(14) Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal.—This was the well-known sanctuary of that name, and was selected as the place of solemn assembly, no doubt, because it was in the now royal tribe of Benjamin. It is situated in the Jordan Valley, not far from Jericho, and has been the scene of many of the most striking events in Israelitic history. And renew the kingdom there.—There had been, as Samuel and Saul well remembered, many murmurings on the occasion of the original royal election at Mizpeh. Then the people had by no means unanimously accepted as sovereign the Benjamite who was now crowned with the glory of a splendid success. The seer, with striking generosity to one who superseded him in his position as judge, again presented the hero Saul to Israel as their anointed king.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 11:14
Verse 14. Renew the kingdom] The unction of Saul, in the first instance, was a very private act; and his being appointed to be king was not known to the people in general. He had now shown himself worthy to command the people; and Samuel takes advantage of this circumstance to gain the general consent in his favour. Josephus says that Saul was anointed a second time at this convocation.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 11:14
14. Then said Samuel] From this verse to 1 Samuel 12:22 is the Haphtarah or lesson from the Prophets appointed to be read in the Synagogue in conjunction with the history of Korah (Numbers 16). to Gilgal] See note on 1 Samuel 7:16. renew the kingdom] Which had been founded in the national assembly at Mizpah (1 Samuel 10:25).
Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 11:14
Let us go to Gilgal - i. e., to Gilgal by Jericho, where was a famous sanctuary, in the tribe of Benjamin.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 11:14
14. Let us go to Gilgal — The ancient sacred camping ground of Israel, where, after the long exile in the wilderness, the reproach of Egypt was rolled away. Compare Joshua 5:2-9, notes.
Sermons on 1 Samuel 11:14
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Come Let Us Go to Gilgal, and Renew by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of renewing our commitment to Jesus as our King, drawing parallels from the Israelites' journey to Gilgal after Saul's victory. He highlights t |
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The Awful Sin of Pride by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of patience and waiting on God's timing. He warns against making impulsive and fleshly decisions that can lead to disaster. T |
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The Path That Pride Leads To by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the destructive nature of pride, which is at the forefront of what God detests. He illustrates how pride leads to impatience and disobedience, using King |
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(Christian Leadership) Building the Home and the Church by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that having a cooperative wife is not a requirement to be a prophet of God. He warns against complaining about one's spouse and using them as |
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Building the Home and the Church by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the current state of religious fundamentalism and persecution in the country. He shares personal details about his own life, including his mar |
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Our Daily Homily - 1 Chronicles by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer reflects on the genealogies in 1 Chronicles, emphasizing the significance of each name as a testament to God's love and purpose for humanity. He warns that while our liv |
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All These Men of War, That Could Keep Rank, Came by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of unity in the Church, drawing parallels from the unification of Israel under King David. He argues that true unity is achieved not through or |