1 Samuel 13:1
Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel,
Cross-references
1 Samuel 7:13
Contrast
1 Samuel 7:13 records Philistines subdued under Samuel, contrasting with the renewed Philistine threat during Saul's reign.
1 Samuel 14:47
Historical context
1 Samuel 14:47 summarizes Saul's military campaigns and kingship, expanding on the reign introduced in 13:1.