And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of the Philistines, and that Israel also was had in abomination with the Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal.
All of Israel heard the news that Saul had attacked a Philistine military outpost, and that because of this, the Philistines now hated Israel even more. So the people gathered together to follow Saul at Gilgal.
This verse shows how Saul's military victory against the Philistines united Israel behind him, even though it made their enemies hate them more.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, Saul had been anointed as Israel's first king and was facing ongoing conflicts with the Philistines, who were a dominant enemy oppressing the Israelites. This verse describes the spread of news about Saul's military success in attacking a Philistine garrison, which heightened tensions and made the Philistines view Israel with even greater hostility. As a result, the people of Israel gathered at Gilgal to rally behind Saul for potential further battles.
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