1 Samuel 14:38 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Saul said, Draw ye near hither, all the chief of the people: and know and see wherein this sin hath been this day.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Saul said, 'Come here, all you leaders of the people, and let's find out what sin has been committed today.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Saul is calling together all the tribal leaders to investigate and discover what wrongdoing has caused God's displeasure that day.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during a battle with the Philistines where Saul had made a rash oath that no one should eat until evening. Unknown to Saul, his son Jonathan had eaten some honey, breaking the oath. When Saul tried to get guidance from God about pursuing the enemy, God didn't answer, indicating someone had sinned.

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