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## 1 Samuel 11 Translation Questions ##
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Q? What was the response of Nahash the Ammonite to the request for a treaty from the men of Jabesh?
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A. He said he would make a treaty with them if he could bring disgrace on all Israel by gouging out all their right eyes. [11:1-2]
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Q? How did the elders of Jabesh respond to Nahash's proposal?
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A. They asked to be left alone for seven days to see if there was anyone in all the territory of Israel who would save them. [11:3]
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Q? Why did Saul wonder what was wrong with the people in his town of Gibeah?
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A. Saul heard them crying after they had heard what might happen to the town of Jabesh. [11:4-5]
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Q? How did Saul respond to the threat against Jabesh?
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A. He became very angry and rallied all the men of Israel to follow him and fight against the enemies of Jabesh. [11:6-8]
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Q? What did the messengers tell the men of Jabesh?
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A. They told the men of Jabesh that they would be rescued on the next day by the time the sun was hot. [11:9]
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Q? What did the men of Jabesh say to deceive Nahash?
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A. They told Nahash that they would surrender to him the next day and he could do to them whatever he wanted. [11:10]
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Q? What was the outcome of the battle between the people of Israel and Nahash the Ammonite?
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A. The people of Israel attacked and defeated the Ammonites and those who survived were scattered. [11:11]
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Q? Why did Saul say that none of his opposition would be put to death?
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A. Saul said no one would be put to death because Yahweh had rescued Israel. [11:12-13]
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Q? Why did Samuel, Saul and all the people of Israel go to Gilgal?
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A. They went to Gilgal to sacrifice peace offerings and to renew the monarchy by making Saul king before Yahweh. [11:14-15]
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