To Gilgal - The Wadi Suweinit opens into the plain of the Jordan where Gilgal was situated. For the sanctity of Gilgal, see the note on [Ref…

And all Israel heard. — Saul is mentioned instead of “Jonathan,” though the bold deed had been performed by the young pri…

And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of
the Philistines
For thou…

Saul reigned one year, and nothing particular happened; but in his second year, the events recorded in this chapter took place. For more than a yea…