Saul had failed to bear the test of faith in the trying situation at Gilgal, and had brought dishonor upon the service of God; but his errors were not yet irretrievable, and the Lord would grant him another opportunity to learn the lesson of unquestioning faith in His word and obedience to His commands.

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Saul bestod ikke trosprøven i den kritiske situation i Gilgal, hvor han vanærede gudstjenesten, men han havde endnu ikke voldt ubodelig skade, og Herren ville give ham endnu en anledning, så han kunne lære at stole ubetinget på hans ord og at adlyde hans befalinger.