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Tyndale Open Study Notes on 1 Samuel 13:2

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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13:2 Earlier, Saul had employed 330,000 troops to fight against a much less formidable foe (11:8). The selection here of 3,000 special troops probably does not reflect overconfidence (cp. Josh 7:3-4). Rather, Saul likely recognized the need for a smaller, highly trained, elite militia to deal with the troublesome Philistines (see 1 Sam 14:52). • Micmash was located in Benjamin about two miles northwest of Saul’s home in Gibeah.
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