6. The Israelites saw that they were in trouble. So they went to hide in caves and bushes. They also hid among the rocks and in pits and wells.
7. Some Hebrews even went across the Jordan River to the land of Gad and Gilead.But Saul stayed at Gilgal. All the men in his army were shaking with fear.
8. Saul waited seven days, because Samuel had said he would meet him then. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal. And the soldiers began to leave.
9. So Saul said, “Bring me the whole burnt offering and the fellowship offerings.” Then Saul offered the whole burnt offering.
10. Just as he finished, Samuel arrived. Saul went to meet him.
11. Samuel asked, “What have you done?”Saul answered, “I saw the soldiers leaving me, and you were not here. The Philistines were gathering at Micmash.