1 Samuel 13:9-11

Contemporary English Version

⁹ Finally, Saul commanded, “Bring me some animals, so we can offer sacrifices to please the Lord and ask for his help.”

Saul killed one of the animals, ¹⁰ and just as he placed it on the altar, Samuel arrived. Saul went out to welcome him.

¹¹ “What have you done?” Samuel asked.

Saul answered, “My soldiers were leaving in all directions, and you didn't come when you were supposed to. The Philistines were gathering at Michmash,