And Saul said, Draw ye near hither, all the chief of the people: and know and see wherein this sin hath been this day.
And Saul said, 'Come here, all you leaders of the people, and let's find out what sin has been committed today.'
Saul is calling together all the tribal leaders to investigate and discover what wrongdoing has caused God's displeasure that day.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel 14, King Saul is leading the Israelites in a desperate battle against the Philistines, where his son Jonathan has just launched a surprise attack that turns the tide in their favor. However, Saul has imposed a strict oath forbidding anyone to eat until the enemy is defeated, and he now suspects that this oath has been broken, potentially bringing sin and divine disfavor upon the army. Saul calls the chief leaders together to investigate the matter and ensure accountability in the midst of the chaos.
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