KJV ORIGINAL
Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Saul had been king for one year, and when he had ruled over Israel for two years,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is marking the timeline of Saul's reign as Israel's first king, noting he had ruled for two years.
📚 Historical Context
This verse introduces a pivotal moment in Saul's kingship, likely around 1050 BC. Saul was Israel's first human king, chosen after the people demanded a king like other nations had. The Hebrew text here is actually incomplete or corrupted, which is why different Bible translations handle this verse differently - it appears to be setting up the timeline for the major conflict with the Philistines that follows.
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