What does 1 Samuel 11 reveal about who God the Father is? The Lord is concerned for his people. He empowers Saul by his Spirit in order to bring about the gathering of the tribes and the deliverance of the men and women from Jabesh-gilead.
The Lord desires to enjoy fellowship with his people. Following the victory, there is a feast including peace offerings.
The Lord is the King of his people. With the kingdom being renewed at Gilgal, the Israelites once again testify to God’s kingship over them.
1 Then Nahash the Ammonite went up and besieged Jabesh-gilead, and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.”