6. The men of Israel realized they had a problem because their army was hard pressed. So the army hid in caves, thickets, cliffs, strongholds, and cisterns.
7. Some of the Hebrews crossed over the Jordan River 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. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the army began to abandon Saul.
9. So Saul said, “Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.” Then he offered a burnt offering.
10. Just when he had finished offering the burnt offering, Samuel appeared on the scene. Saul went out to meet him and to greet him.