The Bible — notes and cross-references in First Samuel | Interpretation and commentary to chapter 11

11:1^a Nahash

1 Sam. 12:12
11:1^b Jabesh-gilead

Judg. 21:8; 1 Sam. 31:11; 2 Sam. 2:4-5
11:6^a Spirit

1 Sam. 10:10
11:7^a pieces

cf. Judg. 19:29; 20:6
11:12^a Shall

cf. 1 Sam. 10:27
11:14^a Gilgal

1 Sam. 10:8; 13:4
11:14¹ kingdom

Although Saul had been victorious over the Ammonites and appeared to be an attractive, humble person, Samuel’s reminder to Israel (1 Sam. 11:14-15; 12:1-25) indicates that according to Samuel’s realization the nation of Israel was still not the kingdom of God on earth. Rather, it was Saul’s personal monarchy. The kingdom of God came first under David, when God’s throne was established in Jerusalem (2 Sam. 7:12-16; cf. Matt. 21:43).