13:8 And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel [had appointed]: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were {g} scattered from him.
(g) Thinking that the absence of the prophet was a sign, that they would lose the victory.
13:8 Seven days - Not seven compleat days; for the last day was not finished.
13:8-14 Saul broke the order expressly given by Samuel, see ch.
