# the time Samuel had set

"according to the time Samuel had told them he would come"

# the people were scattering from Saul

This can be stated in active form. AT: "the people had started to leave Saul" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# Then he offered the burnt offering

Only the line of Aaron was permitted to perform the burnt offering sacrifice to God.

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/samuel]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/burntoffering]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/peaceoffering]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/sacrifice]]