⁷ Some of the Hebrews crossed over the Jordan River^[a] to the land of Gad and Gilead. But Saul stayed at Gilgal; the entire army that was with him was terrified. ⁸ He waited for seven days, the time period indicated by Samuel.^[b] But Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the army began to abandon Saul.^[c]

⁹ So Saul said, “Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.” Then he offered a burnt offering.