After defeating a Philistine garrison, the Philistines surround Saul and his army. Saul sins by offering the sacrifice; Samuel condemns Saul.

• After the great victory over the Amorites and the public reaffirmation of the previous chapter come the events of this chapter. What application can you make from this?
• What is the mark/evidence of one whose heart belongs to the Lord (vv. 13–14)?