²² They asked the Lord, “Has Saul come here yet?”

The Lord said, “Yes. He’s hiding behind the baggage.”

²⁷ But some troublemakers said, “How can this man save us?” They disapproved of Saul and refused to bring gifts to him. But Saul kept quiet.

¹³ But Saul said, “No! No one will be put to death today. Today the Lord has saved Israel!”