1 Samuel 13:15
And Samuel arose, and gat him up from Gilgal unto Gibeah of Benjamin. And Saul numbered the people that were present with him, about six hundred men.
Cross-reference
1 Samuel 13:2
Historical context
In 1 Samuel 13:2, Saul had 3,000 men; here in 13:15 only 600 remain after the Philistine threat — a direct narrative continuation showing the army's reduction.
1 Samuel 13:6
Historical context
In 1 Samuel 13:6, the people hid in fear — explaining why only 600 men remained with Saul.
1 Samuel 13:7
Historical context
In 1 Samuel 13:7, some Hebrews fled across the Jordan — further reason for Saul's small force.
1 Samuel 14:2
Historical context
In 1 Samuel 14:2, the same 600 men are mentioned again, reinforcing Saul's desperate situation.
1 Samuel 11:8
Contrast
In 1 Samuel 11:8, Saul commanded 300,000 men — a stark contrast to the mere 600 now.
1 Samuel 15:4
Contrast
In 1 Samuel 15:4, Saul numbered 200,000 men — another contrast with his dwindled force.
Joshua 18:28
Historical context
Joshua 18:28 lists Gibeath (Gibeah) among Benjamin's cities — the same location as Saul's camp.