And some of the Hebrews went over Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he was yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling.
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Verse 7 is found in chapter 13 of 1 Samuel. The conflict with the Philistines intensifies and Jonathan attacks a garrison, provoking a military response. The people begin hiding in fear of Philistine superiority. The narrative creates a setting in which trust in God will be tested. Saul gathers the people at Gilgal, but Samuel’s delay creates tension. The issue is not merely military: the king must demonstrate whether he recognizes that his authority is limited by prophetic instruction and by the commands he has received.
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Compare 1 Samuel 13:7 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Es gingen aber auch Hebräer über den Jordan ins Land Gad und Gilead. Saul aber war noch zu Gilgal, und alles Volk ward hinter ihm verzagt.
Y algunos de los Hebreos pasaron el Jordán a la tierra de Gad y de Galaad: y Saúl se estaba aún en Gilgal, y todo el pueblo iba tras él temblando.
Il y eut aussi des Hébreux qui passèrent le Jourdain, pour aller au pays de Gad et de Galaad. Saül était encore à Guilgal, et tout le peuple qui se trouvait auprès de lui tremblait.
E gli altri Ebrei passarono di là dal Giordano al paese di Gad e di Galaad. E Saulle non si moveva di Ghilgal, e tutto il popolo che lo seguitava era impaurito
E alguns dos hebreus passaram o Jordão para a terra de Gade e Gileade; e, estando Saul ainda em Gilgal, todo o povo ia atrás dele tremendo.
有些 希伯來 人過了 約旦河 ,逃到 迦得 和 基列 地。 掃羅 還在 吉甲 ,所有的人都戰戰兢兢地跟隨他。
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