6. When the Israelites saw that they were in trouble and that their troops were threatened, they hid in caves, in thickets, among rocks, in tunnels, and in cisterns.
7. Some Hebrews even crossed the Jordan River, going into the land of Gad and Gilead.Saul stayed at Gilgal, and the troops followed him anxiously.
8. He waited seven days, the time appointed by Samuel, but Samuel didn’t come to Gilgal, and his troops began to desert.
9. So Saul ordered, "Bring me the entirely burned offering and the well-being sacrifices." Then he offered the entirely burned offering.
10. The very moment Saul finished offering up the entirely burned offering, Samuel arrived. Saul went out to meet him and welcome him.