When Samuel finally arrived, the king excused his own disobedience, saying that because Samuel was late, he ‘ compelled himself ’ to offer up the burnt sacrifice to soften Jehovah’s face.
Kui Saamuel lõpuks saabus, õigustas kuningas oma sõnakuulmatust, öeldes, et kuna Saamuel hilines, söandas ta ohverdada põletusohvri, leevendamaks Jehoova palet.