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Berean Standard Bible

“So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly.”

1 Samuel 11:15

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The Ammonite king Nahash threatens Jabesh-gilead, and Saul rallies Israel with the Spirit's power and wins a decisive victory. Some want to punish those who had doubted Saul, but he shows mercy.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly.

World English Bible (WEB)

All the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before Yahweh in Gilgal. There they offered sacrifices of peace offerings before Yahweh; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.

King James Version (KJV)

And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal; and there they sacrificed sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before Jehovah in Gilgal; and there they offered sacrifices of peace-offerings before Jehovah; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So all the people went to Gilgal; and there in Gilgal they made Saul king before the Lord; and peace-offerings were offered before the Lord; and there Saul and all the men of Israel were glad with great joy.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y fué todo el pueblo á Gilgal, é invistieron allí á Saúl por rey delante de Jehová en Gilgal. Y sacrificaron allí víctimas pacíficas delante de Jehová; y alegráronse mucho allí Saúl y todos los de Israel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En Gilgal, en una ceremonia solemne delante del Señor, coronaron rey a Saúl, y ofrecieron sacrificios de paz al Señor. Saúl y todo Israel estaban llenos de felicidad.

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